Ajahn Sucitto
To internalize Buddha, we can direct mindfulness to each of the four bodily postures. Through these they will guide our psychologies to balance and steadiness in the midst of conditions.
Ajahn Sucitto
To internalize Buddha, we can direct mindfulness to each of the four bodily postures. Through these they will guide our psychologies to balance and steadiness in the midst of conditions.
Ajahn Sucitto
By holding to the frame of the body, we allow its somatic presence to unfold. This also serves to undo the heart’s contractions – such as ill-will and craving.
Ajahn Sucitto
The Buddha’s Awakening and release came through firm intent, and through rigorous inquiry into the roots of mental behaviour: something we can all practise.
Ajahn Sucitto
Everything we experience is felt – it causes a movement of nervous energy. This stimulates consciousness and stirs the heart (citta). By managing and stopping consciousness, citta is purified and released.
An outline of the Dhamma culture that Ajahn Chah and the Forest Ajahns developed.
Abiding in the world as it is.
The use of puja (chanting, devotion) to generate a supportive atmosphere and perspective for Dhamma practice.
Direct experience comes through three bodies: the flesh body, the emotional body and the body of awareness. Energy runs through these and by moderating it, our awareness extends beyond the limitations of the person and even language.
Practice is a matter of carefully noticing and moderating feeling.