"Not wanting to control is freedom" Dhammatalk by Ajahn Martin (3/12/17)

[@joannefairweather2839]

finally, finally after listening again, this mind realizes how deeply controlled it is. I shall again listen to help it stick. with gratitude for your patience, ajahn.

[@joannefairweather2839]

each time I listen to this talk, the more I see the depth of the control I try to exercise and realize the hindrance to the path of practice. more and more do I see the control and know the kilesas are so sneaky and there are times when avija is quite visible----with the observation comes a certain level of clarity and also an increase of the kilesas assault through the khandas. buddho, buddho. with metta, ajahn

[@Vipassana2024]

This is one if the best talks by Venerable Ajhan Martin, covers all of it in simple understandable language. Covers four Nobel truths, Generousity, respect, gratitude, upchara samadhi, apana samadhi, how the fight takes place with Avijja and kilesas, the way how Kilesas interfere and comment distracting and mixing up the mind, finally about finding a kalyanmita, a wise friend with integrity as teacher and then surrendering oneself in his guidance and observation. Clarified very subtle aspects of training. A great talk. Many many thanks Ajhan. Metta.

[@poh6887]

Thank you for giving this Dhammmar talk , Ajahn . 🙏🙏🙏

[@scabface101]

🙏🏾 Thank you respectfully Ajahn thank you.

[@lordbyron3603]

Thank you Ajahn for this teaching.

[@joannefairweather2839]

with metta, ajahn love and light

[@oneupasika774]

สาธุ สาธุ สาธุ เจ้าค่ะ

[@tatagata25]

Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu!

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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@joewoodistiller]

In meditation STEP 1 is watch primary object of in breath(abdominal wall RISING one will say in the mind RISING and when breathing out the abdominal wall collapse one will say FALLING) So you start to practice vipasanna breathing meditation saying in your mind RISING, FALLING, RISING, FALLING as you watch your breath. As you watch your breath RISING and FALLING other thoughts will come in between just ignore them. They are of no use ignore them and tell your mind to go continue watching RISING, FALLING, RISING, FALLING. Well done you have complete your step one meditation practice made easy. STEP 2: As you now know how to watch your breath you will start to progress and here we will go into STEP 2 progressing. STEP 2 : Other then your breath now add in New object of contemplation that is AWARE and DETACHED. So from RISING, FALLING add in AWARE and DETACHMENT become your new added primary object. Here you must now learn to know the meaning of AWARENESS and DETACHMENT understand what is AWARENESS and DETACHMENT clearly first before you really continue your vipasanna breath meditation. Let us rehersal on what is AWARE and DETACHED or LET IT GO Example AWARE of PAIN in the BODY After AWARE of the pain then DETACHED it or LET IT GO. Here you must try to really understand the meaning of AWARE of the pain or NOTED the pain and LET IT GO of the pain or DETACHED from the pain. And then return to your RISING, FALLING, RISING, FALLING. Once you can comprehen this meaning clearly then you are ready to continue the meditation and make further progress. So STEP 2 is NOTED or AWARE and DETACHED and go back to your breath RISING, FALLING, RISING, FALLING. STEP 3 As you meditate deeper you will begin to pay attention these 4 foundation of mindfulness that will arise in the mind. To recognise them in this way as follows: MINDFUL ON BODY This is the 1st foundation of mindfulness. Being mindful of walking, sitting down, lying down or standing, breathing in as RISING, breathing out as FALLING. This is how one should be mindful of BODY MINDFUL IF FEELING The 2nd foundation of mindfulness. Aware of pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feeling. MINDFUL OF MIND The 3rd foundation of mindfulness.