Tahn Pamutto reflects on the anussati or ‘recollecting’ of Dhamma. Traditionally we have a list of six qualities we chant regularly to know the qualities of Dhamma, but what even is Dhamma? And what are these qualities referring to? By better understanding the nature of Truth and what teachings are well-spoken, we can move towards […]
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Samādhi Is Inevitable Tahn Pamutto, November 12, 2025 Q: At one point you said Samādhi is inevitable. It may mean a bunch more lives ahead for some of us, but it is inevitable. Could you expound on that because it was a very comforting, positive thing to hear. A: Well, that’s the primary thing… the
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On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto finishes looking at the Four Foundations of Mindfulness by discussing the First – Mindfulness of the Body. Based on observation of the body as it actually is, this first and most fundamental basis for mindfulness allows us to anchor our minds on something physical and objective – thereby sidestepping all
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On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto continues the study of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with a discussion of the second foundation – Mindfulness of Vedanā. Often translated as Feelings or Feeling Tone, this aspect of the mind is the byproduct of us constantly evaluating things in terms of good and bad, and provides the emotional
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The morning session of the ‘Delusion’ daylong, Tahn Pamutto discusses the unwholesome root of Delusion, it’s many forms, how we begin to develop mindfulness of it, and ultimately how we start to see the gaps in delusion which herald clear states of mind.
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On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto gives a reflection furthering the study of Cittānupassana, the basis of Mindfulness of the Mind. Often in talking about the Satipatthana the states or moods of Greed and Hatred are glossed over, as if everyone is completely clear what they look like and what their supporting conditions are. What would
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Tahn Pamutto reads and excerpt from DN 22 about the Third Satipatthana – Mindfulness of the Mind. He goes on to explain what this looks like in daily life mindfulness practice and the various ‘moods’ of mind we can train ourselves to watch for in ourselves and others.
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The morning session of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment daylong. A look at SN 46.3 and the nature of the factors of enlightenment – how they are synonymous with enlightenment itself and arise when we properly cultivate the eightfold path.
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Study materials from the retreat on Sunday, July 27th. The theme of the day was the Seven Factors of Enlightenment. Relevant Suttas: The Chapter on the Factors of Enlightenment (Samyutta Nikaya Ch. 46) SN 46.2 – The Body SN 46.3 – Virtue also 46.13, 46.24, 46.32, 46.35 Anapanasati – Mindfulness of Breathing, MN 118 Schedule
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On the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto talks about the Fourth Satipatthana – mindfulness based on mental phenomena and the structures of the teachings.
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