References – MN 54: To Potaliya 
Sutta / Majjhima Nikāya / MN 54: Potaliyasutta

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“How should householders deal with sensual pleasure?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Lay life] [Sensual desire ] // [Virtue] [Happiness] [Generosity] [Skillful qualities]

Comments by Ajahn Kaccāna, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Pasanno about similies for sensual pleasures found in MN 54 and MN 75. [Similes]

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness [2015], Session 39, Excerpt 2


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Reflection by Ajahn Pasanno: We’re not diminished beings if we don’t get what we want. [Sensual desire] [Clinging] [Liberation] // [Food] [Drawbacks] [Mindfulness of breathing]

Simile: A dog gnawing on meatless bones (MN 54.15). [Similes]

Ānāpānasati: Mindfulness of In-and-Out Breathing [2005], Session 13, Excerpt 2