Ajahn Ahimsako investigates the Sabbasava Sutta, the Discourse on all Asavas. Looking at the 3 asavas (outflows), of sense desire, becoming, and ignorance, he explains how meditation can illuminate the more subtle outflows of the mind, and examines the 7 skilful methods outlined by the Buddha to reduce and ultimately overcome the asavas.
Ajahn Karuniko reflects on the five hindrances to meditation practice, and points out that it is more challenging, but essential, to be able to work with these hindrances when involved in a lot of activity and busy social interactions. He also gives examples on dealing with fear, when a Thai meditation master encountered an elephant on his walking meditation path, and from his own experience of hiking in the snowy mountains of Slovenia and crossing a perilous ridge.