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Easeful Meditation
People often struggle to meditate “right.” The belief that meditation involves stopping thoughts ignites a struggle to control the mind. When we let go...
Faith and the Five Spiritual Faculties
Mindfulness, Faith, Wisdom, Energy, and Concentration, the Five Spiritual Faculties are a helpful lens through which to view our practice. Mindfulness helps to bring...
Liking vs. Wanting
A famous story of Ajahn Sumedho encountering Thai nurses in his early days as a monk illustrates the difference between finding something pleasant (vedana)...
Letting Go vs. Persistence
Oct. 1, 2024. This is a critical balance we seek to achieve in meditation practice, in recovery, and in life. Clinging causes suffering, so...
Ajahn Succito on Mindful Breathing
This Buddhist monk has a special way of working with mindful breathing