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Ajahn Sucitto's Dharma Talks
Ajahn Sucitto
As a monk, I bring a strong commitment, along with the renunciate flavor, to the classic Buddhist teachings. I play with ideas, with humor and a current way of expressing the teachings, but I don't dilute them.
2024-02-15 Q&A 43:24
Questions are précised: Q1 Do we have to unattach ourselves from intense bonds to our parents and children to attain enlightenment? Also, can you explain what the Buddha meant to “fully understand suffering” as the first noble truth? 26:42 Q2 If we don't purify our mindstream or cleanse our karmic baggage and live virtuous lives, we will not attain our Buddha self and seek a cyclical existence as we would have failed to realize the wisdom of reality. 27.54 Q3 Can you suggest some guidance on waking up in the mornings? 32.18 Q4 Reclining posture somehow feels less than the other postures. Is this so? When is the reclining posture appropriate? 37:29 Q5 can you speak on non-aversion? Is it possible?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-15 Me and you arising 54:28
In place of the “I” that thinks, we can enter the “we” sense, deconstructing and creating a “not to do” list.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-14 Q&A 23:41
00:08 Q1 How do we remain at ease in the face of great suffering? 06:50 Q2 I have been practicing a long time but I cannot relate to Buddha images in an authentic way. Can you help? 13:02 Q3 Is it a luxury to immerse oneself in the scriptures? What about the need to be good and to help others in basic ways? 17:29 Q4 If you didn’t teach would you still find purpose in contemplation and study of scriptures?19:22 Q5 Where does tiredness come from? How to tackle chronic exhaustion?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-14 GM - The brahmavihara 25:57
The brahmavihara provide a dwelling place where ideas pop up that can resolve our dilemmas.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-14 Undergoing the process of retreat 43:25
Opening to the we sense.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-14 Gestures of devotion 15:23
Devotion allows an openness which is beyond personality. We give back to our deepest selves through mindfulness of citta.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-13 Q&A 49:32
00:13 Q1 How can one develop self-love without being accused of being selfish? 08:33 Q2 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change position? 14:45 Q2 What is the purpose of being alive if not to experience the senses? Trying to dull out the senses to be mindful makes me wonder if we miss the true beauty of life. 27:40 Q3 I'm wondering about the effects of tension on the citta/ sensitivity. I'm aware of deep tension in my body which could have been there since childhood. Qigong and reclining meditation are good. 45:11 Q4 The manifestation of a category such as apple in your example, is that what is meant by nama? 47:25 Q5 What's a good balance of walking, standing and sitting?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-13 Cultivation is alignment to truth 49:59
We exist with and must respect other beings. How can we develop mutuality, the “we” sense?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-12 The elements of retreat 59:10
The abiding principle is “skillful” because this causes a stable but not rigid centre to open and lighten up.
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center
2024-02-12 GM - Review of the four postures 33:47
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center

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