For the morning session of the Gratitude Daylong, Tahn Pamutto explains the concept of Gratitude or Kataññu that comes through the Pāli canon and how to begin to cultivate by starting with streams of generosity we know are pure and wholesome.
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From the ‘Making Sense of the Senses’ Daylong, the AM Dhamma reflection: In the afternoon, a guided meditation exploring the sense doors:
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On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto reflects on Aniccā, the characteristic of Impermanence or Change. Change is the basic nature of things. It is the very definition of what it means to be alive and existing in this world. Yet the structure of the mind is to look for, think on, and build upon ideas of
On the Uposatha Tahn Pamutto gives a talk on the Meghiya Sutta, AN 9.3. This sutta was given to a monk who was new in the practice and not yet ready to be out on his own. The Buddha’s advice centers around those things we can cultivate, both actively and passively, to bring our mind
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On the Uposatha, Tahn Pamutto reflects on one of the higher fetters known as Conceit, or Māna. This commonplace word was used by the Buddha as a catch-all for those processes by which we create an idea of self and other. This is different from Ignorance, which is the defunct view of a self in
Tahn Pamutto discusses developing mindfulness in the walking posture. This posture is a substantial part of our lives and a wonderful opportunity for resetting our awareness of the present moment. When used as the posture for formal meditation it is the best posture for stepping down restless and distracted energy and bringing a sense of
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Discussing and answering questions about the topic of the day: Doubt and the process of directing the mind away from its causes.
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Beginning the daylong retreat entitled ‘The Fetter of Doubt’, Tahn Pamutto starts by leading a short guided meditation to aid putting things down and preparing for the day ahead. He then gives a reflection on how to understand and approach the topic of Doubt, a tendency of mind that leaves us spinning and prevents us
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Tahn Pamutto provides a thorough instruction in the aspect of Mindfulness of the Body known as the ’32 Parts’ Contemplation or ‘Asubha’. This technique is powerful, direct, and in its more basic form using the first five parts is a meditation technique even given to children. Taking these first five parts and drawing from the
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