THE HEIGHTENED MIND

The Heightened Mind DHAMMA TALKS Ajaan Lee Dhammadharo TRANSLATED FROM THE THAI BY ṬHĀNISSARO BHIKKHU Copyright copyright 2014 Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu This work

The Essence of Merit July 23, 1957 Merit is the intention that arises in the heart beginning with the first

The Power of Goodwill October 21, 1958 The rewards of goodwill are: (1) It purifies the virtues of the person

Coming Ashore June 28, 1959 The Dhamma is something that cleanses the mind so that it’s bright, clean, and happy.

Right Action, Right Result November 11, 1958 The Dhamma is something constant and true. The reason we don’t see the

Clean & Clear August 3, 1957 The happiness to which every human being aspires is attained solely through the heart.

Genuine Practice, Genuine Knowing August 30, 1958 When you’re sitting in concentration, don’t think that you’re sitting here in this

Intent August 25, 1957 When a person makes up his mind to do one thing but then turns around to

The Fresh Flavor of Dhamma August 23, 1959 When you sit in meditation, focus your attention solely on a single

Living in Peace August 24, 1957 The Dhamma is what gives peace, shelter, and happiness to the world. If the

Feeding the Mind August 10, 1957 When water is subjected to the heat of the sun or the heat of

Shelter September 28, 1958 This talk is unusual in that we have two reconstructions of it: a longer one (II)

Loyalty to Your Meditation October 22, 1958 While we meditate here on the word buddho, we have to make up our minds

Dhamma for Everyone October 5, 1960 Now I’m going to remind you of some of the Buddha’s teachings as a

Visākha Pūjā May 24, 1956 Pūjā ca pūjanīyānaṁ Etam-maṅgalamuttamaṁ Homage to those deserving homage: This is the highest blessing. I’m

The Power of Goodness October 4, 1960 The goodness we’ve been developing here: Don’t forget it. It’s bound to bear

Glossary Abhidhamma: The third of the three “baskets” or collections comprising the Pali Canon, consisting of seven books devoted to standardizing