MEDITATIONS 1

Training the Whole Mind June, 2001 When we train the mind, it’s not just a question of using a meditation

The Grain of the Wood November 9, 1996 The Buddha teaches that there are two sides to the path of

A Good Dose of Medicine November 13, 1996 The Buddha often compared himself to a doctor, healing the diseases of

Life in the Buddha’s Hospital March, 2002 The Dhamma is like medicine. You can see this from the way the

Vows October, 2002 When you read Ajaan Lee’s autobiography, you notice the number of times he made vows: vowing to

The Dignity of Restraint September, 2001 It’s always interesting to notice which words disappear from common usage. We have them

Fears April, 2003 We’re afraid of so many things. There’s so much fear in our lives. And yet the texts

Skills to Take with You November 12, 1996 When we come out to the monastery like this, we come to

Maintenance Work December, 2002 Get your body into position. Sit straight, hands on your lap. Close your eyes. Get your

Sensitivity All the Time November, 2002 Try to be present throughout the whole breath, each breath, all the way in,

The Path of Questions July, 2001 Let the mind settle down comfortably on the breath. Don’t push it too hard

Admirable Friendship November 13, 2002 Practicing the Dhamma is primarily an issue of looking at yourself, looking at your own

Heightening the Mind June, 2001 The Buddha concluded one of his most important talks with the phrase, adhicitte ca ayogo, commitment to

Respect for Concentration July, 2001 We just chanted about having respect for concentration. This is an important principle to keep

The Uses of Pleasure & Pain August, 2001 Allow your awareness to settle in on the breath and get aligned

An Introduction to Pain March, 2002 So many people accuse the Buddha of being pessimistic: He starts his teachings with

A Dependable Mind November 10, 1996 Our basic problem in life is that the most important thing in our lives