Sound of silence
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Western Disciples of the Thai Forest Tradition, Session 20 – Jan. 30, 2016

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2. Discussion about evaluating the results of practice. Led by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/Results] [Right Effort] // [Faith] [Investigation of states] [Self-identity view] [Not-self]

Comment: I notice that I have preconceptions about the way I evaluate my practice.

Response: Ajahn Pasanno distinguishes between investigation and evaluation.

The very pattern, “What will make me good enough?” is suffering. Comment by Ajahn Kaccāna. [Habits] [Cause of Suffering]

Response by Ajahn Pasanno.

Story: Aversion towards the nada sound and the importance of having a teacher. Told by Ajahn Jotipālo. [Teachers] [Ajahn Jotipālo] [Sound of silence] [Aversion] [Insight Meditation Society] [Ajahn Amaro]


Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 5 – Nov. 23, 2016

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13. “Could you please talk a bit about using the sound of silence (“nada sound”) as a meditation object?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence]


Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 6 – Nov. 24, 2016

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1. “Thank you for additional information on the Sound of Silence. I’ve known of the Sound of Silence, but not that there was any formal or structured practice around it. I’m wondering if Ajahn Chah or his predecessors did any teachings on this or if there are suttas related to it.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Ajahn Chah] [Sutta]

Reference: Inner Listening by Ajahn Amaro. [Sound of silence]


Ānāpānasati Daylong at Abhayagiri, Session 8 – Sep. 9, 2023

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5. “Breathing is connected to body, mind, and emotion. Is the sound of silence part of the body?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Mindfulness of breathing] // [Ajahn Pasanno] [Mindfulness of mind] [Tranquility]