Physical food (kabaliṅkāra āhāra)
Indeterminate qualities / Four Nutriments / Physical food
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Our Roots in the Thai Forest Tradition, Session 37 – Feb. 25, 2014

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1. “Could you describe ways to work with delighting and wanting around the pleasure of food?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Food ] [Craving] [Happiness] [Unattractiveness] [Disenchantment] // [Elements] [Mindfulness of body] [Clinging] [Impermanence] [Dependent origination]

Sutta: AN 5.208: The benefits of chewing toothwoods. [Food ] [Cleanliness]


2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 6 – Nov. 27, 2014

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9. “Is my understanding of the first noble truth correct in that it doesn’t deny enjoying things in life, but point to their temporary nature and underlying unsatisfaction once enjoyment ceases? Can I be a Buddhist and still enjoy my chocolate?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noble Truth of Suffering ] [Sensual desire] [Impermanence] [Suffering] [Food]

Quote: “There’s enjoying things and there is having to enjoy things. These are two different things.” [Happiness] [Craving]

Sutta: AN 5.208: Benefits of using toothwoods [Health] [Food]