References – SN 46.53: Fire 
Sutta / Saṁyutta Nikāya / SN 46: Bojjhaṅgasaṁyutta / SN 46.53: Aggisutta

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“In my desire to get to the “heart of it” I find part of my mind really wants this, but another part of my mind is not going along with the program. How do I keep myself on the Path?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Jotipālo. [Desire] [Simplicity] [Volition] // [Suffering] [Cessation of Suffering] [Impermanence] [Cessation] [Upasikā Kee Nanayon]

Follow-up: “The experience of arising and disbanding isn’t yet practical for me. I need something more operational.” [Tranquility]

Simile: Making a fire flare up or die down (SN 46.53). — Ajahn Pasanno. [Factors of Awakening] [Energy] [Mindfulness]

Our Roots in the Thai Forest Tradition [2014], Session 58, Excerpt 5


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Readings by Ajahn Ñāṇiko:

Reading: Right Mindfulness pp. 100-105. [Mindfulness of breathing]

Reading: SN 46.53: Fire.

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness [2015], Session 26


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“Please explain the seven factors of awakening and how to practice them in this retreat.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Factors of Awakening ] // [Mindfulness] [Investigation of states] [Energy] [Rapture] [Tranquility] [Concentration] [Translation] [Thai] [Equanimity] [Sloth and torpor] [Restlessness and worry]

Sutta: MN 118.30: Linear progression of the Seven Factors of Awakening.

Sutta: SN 46.53: Energizing and settling qualities.

Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 4, Excerpt 9