Talks

Tahn Pamutto discusses the Eight Precepts in depth and how they represent the level of practice of the Once Returners.

On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto discusses the nature of samādhi or mental composure, as well as it’s function in the practice of liberating the heart.

For the morning session of the ‘Nirodha/Cessation’ daylong, Tahn Pamutto describes Nirodha, which is the Third Noble Truth. He also explains how to work with the awkward translation we use and what other perspectives might help in investigating this important concept. Nirodha has two main uses – the cessation of things, and then more specifically

On the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto reflects on the Divine Abiding of Equanimity – when to develop it, what to look for, and what effect its development can have on our practice and mental well-being. MP3 for “The Abiding of Equanimity” Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio

Morning talk: During the morning session of the ‘Fear’ daylong retreat, Tahn Pamutto investigates the nature of Fear as an emotion and mental process. The talk finishes with reciting MN 4: Fear and Dread. Afternoon Talk: Continuing the threads of the ‘Fear’ daylong retreat, Tahn Pamutto reads several short sutta’s along the theme of Refuge.

Tahn Pamutto explains the deep teaching on nutriment – the ‘food’ on which our minds become dependent and bound to. He also reads through sutta SN 12.64 and explains how this teaching is used in the higher training. Seeing that our unwholesome mental states of greed, hatred, and delusion are dependent on these four nutriments

Tahn Pamutto discusses recognizing the Five Hindrances as patterns of mind that derails our intended mindfulness and activity. MP3 for “The Hindrances” Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio

On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto talks on the subject of Viññana, or Consciousness. MP3 for “Consciousness”: Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio