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Summary of discussion in this talk:
MN#10 P1 21-Feb-06 The Satipathana Sutta (Four Foundations of Mindfulness)


 
This talk was given at Joshua Tree, Ca, Feb. 2006:
 
(1:31:09)
 
  • The Instructions for the Breath Meditation as taught by the Buddha.
  • “Knowing you are breathing” vs. concentrating on the breath, taught by other teachers.
  • The most important step that has been left out which makes this meditation unique. Mahasi method is missing this.
  • “ Tranquilizing the bodily formations” What does this mean?
  • Distractions -They are your friends- How to learn from them.
  • Stress, fear, depression; What are they?
  • The solution and its not drugs.
  • Dependendent origination and how it works.
  • You have to cultivate “Beginners Mind”.
  • Story about stubbing toe in Asia. How to work with Pain. What NOT to do.
  • Your natural endorphins are 10X more powerful than Morphine.
  • Mahasi Method tells you to watch all the tiny little movements of body ...but leaves out mind.
  • Experiencing Jhana while walking. Bringing meditation to your daily routine.
  • Chickens can sit for hours but they are not enlightened.
  • 3 kinds of personality.
  • Cultivating meditation on foulness.
  • Charnel ground meditation.
  • Explaining the 4 elements. Have you ever tried “feeling” water?
  • What are worldly feelings vs unworldly feelings?





 

  
 		                           
 
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