Talks

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 […]

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

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.

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

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.

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.

On the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto talks about the Fourth Satipatthana – mindfulness based on mental phenomena and the structures of the teachings.

For the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto describes the structural framework of satipatthana or mindfulness practice and the recurring instructions given for each of the four bases of mindfulness.

Morning:  Tahn Pamutto reviews the idea of ‘Transcendent Dependent Origination’ which appears in the Upanissa Sutta, SN 12.23. The structure of this teaching mimics the 12-link structure of dependent origination but with a twist – it illuminates how liberation is not an isolated occurrence but is built upon a foundation of preceding causes. Afternoon:  For

From the daylong meditation retreat on Sunday, June 8th.  The theme of the day was ‘Transcendental Dependent Origination’.  Take this quote from DN 2: “When one sees that these five hindrances have been abandoned within oneself,  gladness is born. In one who is gladdened, rapture is born. Enraptured at heart, one’s body grows calm. With