Spaciousness
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Perspectives on Buddhist Practice from Ajahn Chah, Session 3 – Aug. 25, 2024

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5. Story: A woman asked Ajahn Chah if she would have to give up listening to music to practice Buddhism. Ajahn Chah replied that learning to listen to the peaceful heart would be more pleasurable and satisfying. Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Chah] [Artistic expression] [Tranquility] [Happiness] // [Cessation] [Nature of mind]

Reference: Recollections of Ajahn Chah by various authors, p. 52.

Quote: “That quality of being without boundaries can be so peaceful. It’s much more compelling.” [Spaciousness]

Sutta: AN 3.32: “This is peaceful, this is sublime...”


Using the Mind to Recollect – Sep. 9, 2024

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3. “Could you talk about the practicalites of reflective meditation for someone who hasn’t done much of this?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Recollection] // [Mindfulness] [Translation] [Concentration] [Impermanence] [Knowing itself]

Quote: “The point that includes” — Ajahn Sumedho. [Ajahn Sumedho] [Unification] [Spaciousness]