THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS - PART ONE (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on DURUTHU POYA (6 January 2023) via zoom, on "THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS" - PART ONE.

We examine the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) and the Buddha's teaching to venerable Pukkusāti on the six elements, six bases of contact, eighteen mental explorations and four determinations.

The key verse is: "One should not neglect wisdom, should preserve truth, should cultivate relinquishment, and should train for peace"

*Note - the two meditation periods have been excluded or cut from this recording.*

In this session (part i), we cover:

Overview of the sutta, including architecture, links to other suttas and context for this teaching
Examine the meeting between the Buddha and venerable Pukkusāti, the Buddha's summary and brief explanation
Briefly explain how the Four Determinations fit into the Four Profitable Directions and the Four Noble Truths
Deep dive into the "How does one not neglect wisdom?" and what it really means to make the Determination for Wisdom (paññādhiṭṭhāna)
Understanding the links in dependent origination - six sense bases, contact and feeling

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

— Dhātu Sutta (SN 27.9)
— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
— Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121)
— Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137)
— Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)
— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)
— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)
— Āneñja Sutta (AN 3.116)
— Nibbānarūpasaṇṭhānapañha (Mil 6.3.10)
— Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta (SN 12.1)
— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)

To read the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) - https://suttacentral.net/mn140/en/bodhi

**A table of "The Four Profitable Directions" as referenced in this Dhamma session has been posted to our Telegram channel (https://t.me/suttameditationseries/650)Bohoma pin (much merit) to those that requested this sutta.

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.

Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries

For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

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THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS - PART ONE (FULL DHAMMA SESSION, Poya)

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M4A•Головна епізоду

Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.

This is the FULL DHAMMA SESSION, conducted on DURUTHU POYA (6 January 2023) via zoom, on "THE EXPOSITION OF THE ELEMENTS" - PART ONE.

We examine the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) and the Buddha's teaching to venerable Pukkusāti on the six elements, six bases of contact, eighteen mental explorations and four determinations.

The key verse is: "One should not neglect wisdom, should preserve truth, should cultivate relinquishment, and should train for peace"

*Note - the two meditation periods have been excluded or cut from this recording.*

In this session (part i), we cover:

Overview of the sutta, including architecture, links to other suttas and context for this teaching
Examine the meeting between the Buddha and venerable Pukkusāti, the Buddha's summary and brief explanation
Briefly explain how the Four Determinations fit into the Four Profitable Directions and the Four Noble Truths
Deep dive into the "How does one not neglect wisdom?" and what it really means to make the Determination for Wisdom (paññādhiṭṭhāna)
Understanding the links in dependent origination - six sense bases, contact and feeling

Some of the suttas covered directly or indirectly in this session:

— Dhātu Sutta (SN 27.9)
— Vatthūpama Sutta (MN 7)
— Cūḷasuññata Sutta (MN 121)
— Saḷāyatanavibhaṅga Sutta (MN 137)
— Cunda Sutta (Ud 8.5)
— Saṅgīti Sutta (DN 33)
— Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9)
— Āneñja Sutta (AN 3.116)
— Nibbānarūpasaṇṭhānapañha (Mil 6.3.10)
— Paṭiccasamuppāda Sutta (SN 12.1)
— Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8)

To read the Dhātuvibhaṅga Sutta (MN 140) - https://suttacentral.net/mn140/en/bodhi

The video of this talk will be published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/3Gf539O

Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai

To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar.

Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries

For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. We recommence Metta Lab with a recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8), and Q&A on this insight pathway. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - 1 March 2025 00:11 Start of session 00:40 What to expect over the next few Metta Labs 07:00 How to get the best out this session 11:10 Recap of Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) insight pathway 46:02 Short meditation on Karaṇīyametta Sutta 55:26 Question whether it is okay not to strictly follow the insight pathway 1:10:39 Question on past memories of people doing wrong (to us) arising in our metta meditation 1:16:55 Question on taking sides in a dispute due to moral righteousness, while acknowledging there's a hole in the metta bucket. 1:26:57 Question on after developing loving kindness, how to sustain it. 1:37:10 What we'll cover in our next Metta Lab 1:38:08 Sharing the merit and blessings *Following the next recap session, we will start to examine and practise the Buddha's instructions on* *(3) how to develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti)* These are purposely *"slow sessions"* to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. *Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome.* To watch the YouTube livestream - https://youtube.com/live/jgZ9CuNisuw For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai…

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UPOSATHA - Removing resentment, strengthening loving kindness (livestream) 1:53:20

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. An opportunity to come together to hear the Buddha's words and practice on the second uposatha of 2025. In this session, we examine and practice the teaching given by Venerable Sāriputta in the Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta (AN 5.162) on removing anger or resentment. *the five 5min meditation periods have been included* The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://tinyurl.com/2t927zew Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com…

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EXTRACT Buddha's qualities: "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" — THE EIGHT DIRECTIONS 18:52

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma live session on "The Buddha's advice on meditation practice for busy people" based on the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) on 20 July 2024. This extract is the explanation of the EIGHT DIRECTIONS that makes the Buddha the "unsurpassed trainer of persons to be tamed" or in pali "anuttaro purisadammasārathi". When we develop these eight directions, we see through the gross and subtle things that we attached to that bind us to suffering. We have learned most of this Dhamma through our sutta meditations in order to train. And by developing in these eight directions, we sharpen our spiritual faculties and would naturally incline towards Nibbana as our goal and Nibbana as our object. For the FULL Dhamma session - https://t.ly/j504j (video) OR https://t.ly/AyXKt (audio) To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai…

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EXTRACT from The Third doorway to Nibbana — CONTEMPLATION OF MIND (cittanupassana) 14:24

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Binara full moon poya, we examine the "HOW TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST" based on the Venerable Ānanda's teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53). We begin with the verse: “The ruling elite is the best among people For those whose standard is the clan, But one accomplished in knowledge and conduct Is best among devas and humans.” and examine the full teaching in the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta (MN 53) on a trainee's mode of practice to be accomplished in knowledge and conduct (vijjācaraṇasampanno), in other words "the best among the best". ― TIMESTAMPS ― 00:00 How to be the best among the best 03:16 Homage to the Triple Gem 03:37 What we'll cover 04:45 How to get the best out of this session 06:28 Verse uttered by Brahmā Sanaṅkumara 11:55 Why is this teaching beneficial? 14:12 Overview of the Sekha-paṭipadā Sutta 15:56 Who is a trainee (sekha)? 22:32 Introduction to the discourse 25:51 Perfect in true knowledge (3) and conduct (15) 30:26 Possessed of virtue (sīlasampanno) 39:50 Guards the doors to the sense faculties (indriyesu guttadvāro) 48:02 Moderate in eating (bhojane mattaññū) 57:37 Devoted to wakefulness (jāgariyaṁ anuyutto) 01:08:27 Intro to the seven good qualities 01:09:20 The Buddha's simile of the citadel 01:11:28 Conviction (saddho) 01:24:00 (Moral) Shame (hirimā) 01:32:50 Fear of wrongdoing (ottappī) 01:42:35 Learned (heard) much (bahussuto) 01:53:55 Energetic (āraddhavīriyo) 02:03:07 Mindfulness (satimā) 02:15:53 Wise (paññavā) 02:23:29 The Four Jhanas (catunnaṁ jhānānaṁ) 02:32:11 Simile of the hen with eggs 02:34:00 First True Knowledge 02:37:03 Second True Knowledge 02:41:38 Third True Knowledge 02:57:47 Sharing the merit and blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/7JfIy Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com…

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BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE (Esala livestream) 3:11:21

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Esala full moon poya, we examine the "BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON MEDITATION PRACTICE FOR BUSY PEOPLE" based on the Buddha's teaching in the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11). In this session: 00:00 Start of the session 06:25 Overview of the Mahānāma Sutta (AN 11.11) 07:50 Why this teaching is beneficial and fruitful 11:49 Similar teachings to monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha 17:20 Who was Mahānāma the Sakyan? 19:25 Mahānāma’s question to the Buddha and his brief response 21:00 Establishing the five spiritual faculties 24:05 The six things to be developed 27:58 How it connects to noble attainment (path and fruit) 31:31 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Buddha 38:07 What happens when we recollect the Buddha's qualities? 40:05 Qualities of the Buddha - first three 59:12 Qualities of the Buddha - middle three 01:22:34 Qualities of the Buddha - last three 01:27:41 Short meditation - recollection of the Buddha (10 mins) 01:37:55 Deepening our understanding the meaning of "one who sees the Dhamma sees me" 01:41:35 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Dhamma 01:53:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Dhamma (5 mins) 01:59:38 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the Sangha 02:02:25 Eight persons and Eight qualities 02:11:44 Short meditation - recollection of the Sangha (5 mins) 02:16:19 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own virtuous behaviour 02:24:49 Short meditation - recollection of our own virtuous behaviour (5 mins) 02:30:21 “Deep dive” into the recollection of our own generosity 02:40:25 Short meditation - recollection of our own generosity (5 mins) 02:45:18 “Deep dive” into the recollection of the devas 03:02:54 Short meditation - recollection of the devas 03:07:23 Encouragement 03:10:20 Sharing the merit and Blessings **Much merit (bohoma pin) to the person who requested this sutta** The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/j504j Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com…

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METTA LAB - Weekly Slow Session 10 1:17:09

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - First Doorway to Nibbāna - 6 July 2024 04:00 Recap on the first four steps of Painful practice with slow realisation to reach the heavenly or divine abode 19:58 First right striving (including the connection to Āneñjasappāya Sutta) to protect reaching the divine abode 22:22 Thoroughly contemplating the Noble Truth of Suffering 37:45 With the insight and wisdom up to this point, making the Determination for Truth (for Nibbāna) 45:05 Fulfilling the Concentration due to Desire 48:20 Why restraint of the sense faculties is needed to protect our mind and what we've developed in this insight pathway 55:04 Connecting to the Karaṇīyametta Sutta at "controlled at the sense faculties" (santindriyo) to reach immeasurable loving kindness 57:20 How a deeper understanding of the noble truth of suffering provides a strong foundation for the development of immeasurable loving kindness 01:00:38 How to reach the Beautiful Liberation (subhavimutti) from immeasurable loving kindness 01:01:15 Advice on developing the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation and other resources on Sutta Meditation Series 01:04:33 Brief overview of the key inflection points in this insight pathway 01:09:30 Revisiting the Dhammapada verse 40 01:14:20 Taking a break from Mettā Lab weekly slow sessions to develop and practice these meditations (Karaṇīyametta Sutta and Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) towards immeasurable loving kindness 01:16:03 Sharing the merit and blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/ZHHq3 For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai…

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THE WAY TO THE IMPERTURBABLE (Poson livestream) 2:05:00

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this livestream Dhamma session on Poson full moon poya, we examine the Buddha's teaching in the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) on the way to the imperturbable. — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00 The Way to the Imperturbable 01:40 What we'll cover 04:11 What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching? 18:35 Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable 22:30 Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) 23:45 “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s teaching on sensuality 46:04 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the imperturbable 1:01:58 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of nothingness 1:33:52 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on the three ways directed to the base of neither-perception-nor-non-perception 1:45:28 "Deep dive" into the Buddha's teaching on noble liberation 2:00:35 Encouragement towards investigating 2:03.38 Sharing the merit and blessings In this session we cover: — What is “āneñja” and the context for this teaching? — Examples of the Buddha and the imperturbable — Overview of the Āneñjasappāya Sutta (MN 106) — “Deep dive” into the Buddha’s gradual teaching on sensuality, the higher concentrations and noble liberation — Encouragement from the Buddha towards investigating Bohoma pin to the person who requested this sutta. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/q3Bwi Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com…

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METTA LAB - Weekly Slow Session 08 1:31:55

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Mettā Lab - Mettā Q&A - 8 June 2024 04:43 Short meditation - Karaṇīyametta Sutta 15:55 Mettā Q&A 16:02 What meditations would you recommend to prepare the mind for loving kindness? 23:56 What should I do if my mind wanders off while I am taking my own example? 27:40 What's the best way to teach my children Buddha's loving kindness? Do they have to be a certain age to understand? 34:28 Do you have any advice on how to overcome grudges as part of developing mettā? 50:50 Can I spread loving kindness to a relative or friend who has passed away? 53:30 Can you comment on the flow of how we're supposed to develop this Karaṇīyametta Sutta? How much time developing the qualities and then spreading loving kindness? 56:54 When we develop mettā using this method (Karaṇīyametta Sutta) is it linked to the jhānas? 1:03:50 First Doorway to Nibbāna - context and overview 1:30:53 Sharing the merit and blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/NSZmV For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai…

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DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS 1:35:22

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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This unique Dhamma session was held over Vesak via zoom on "DISPELLING BUDDHIST MYTHS". In this session, we tackled about 6 common Buddhist myths, though we had a longer list of Buddhist myths. One of our kalyanamittas was keen to have an interactive and fun session during Vesak to debunk or dispel some of the common Buddhist myths that exist, particularly in Buddhist countries. As always, take what is useful. — TIMESTAMPS — 00:00 Dispelling Buddhist Myths 01:25 Introduction 05:09 Buddhist myth 01 - Only the wealthy can make merit 16:05 Buddhist myth 02 - Buddha only taught Dhamma to monastic disciples and not lay people 35:35 Buddhist myth 03 - Lay people cannot attain path and fruit 49:43 Buddhist myth 04 - Buddhism is for those worried about life after death, and irrelevant to wellbeing in the present 1:02:59 Buddhist myth 05 - Buddhism is not for the youth, you have to wait till your hair turns grey 1:17:18 Buddhist myth 06 - A child's interest in Dhamma should not be encouraged as they will lose interest in life 1:34:16 Sharing of merit and blessings Much merit (bohoma pin) for the invitation to be part of this session, coming up with our initial list of Buddhist myths and helping to facilitate this session for the benefit of others. The video of this talk has been published to the Sutta Meditation YouTube channel - https://t.ly/TGlaR Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai To find the YT Sutta Meditation Series playlists visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/SuttaMeditationSeries/playlists, or click on 'Playlists' in the top menu bar. Selected tables, slides and documents are shared via the Sutta Meditation Series Telegram channel - https://t.me/suttameditationseries For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com…

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METTA LAB - Weekly Slow Session 07 1:14:39

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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. — Timestamp — 00:00 Metta Lab - Karaṇīyametta Sutta - 1 June 2024 05:50 Insight pathway and where we ended in the last session on 25 May 2024 08:26 Understanding and applying Buddha's example of a mother and her one and only child 16:22 How we spread loving kindness in all directions without obstruction, hate and hostility 19:07 Four postures, without drowsiness 21:15 Remembering or being mindful - what we have developed is a "divine abode" 24:48 Virtuous - 9 skilled states 27:31 How we get to the insight (wisdom) of developing this Karaṇīyametta Sutta meditation and noble attainment (path and fruit of non-return) 42:48 Recap of insight pathway meditation - 15 steps 53:34 Short meditation 1:09:12 Info on Upcoming session - First Doorway to Nibbana (Painful Practice with Slow Realisation) 1:13:27 Sharing the merit & blessings The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Buddha's instructions on how to develop mettā in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (2) Then we will develop the First Doorway to Nibbana or Painful Practice with Slow Realisation which culminates in immeasurable mettā, based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Suttavebhaṅgiya (Pe 9). It also draws on what we learn in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) (3) Then we will develop mettā with the seven enlightenment factors (bojjhangas), based on the Mettāsahagata Sutta (SN 46.54), which distinguishes the Buddha's teaching of mettā from all others. And liberation of mind by loving kindness (mettācetovimutti) These are purposely "slow sessions" to gradually learn (or revise), develop and practise each step of these sutta meditations. Each session will be 1 to 1.5 hours duration. And during the session there will be short meditation periods. It may take a few weeks to complete each sutta meditation. Mettā Lab is for beginners and meditators who wish to refresh and deepen their loving kindness practice. Everyone is welcome. To watch the YouTube livestream - https://t.ly/P214s For all enquiries - suttameditationseries@gmail.com Blessings of the Triple Gem. Theruwan saranai…

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THE MASTERY OF BUDDHA'S INSTRUCTIONS (updated) 1:32:00

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