Stillness Flowing (audiobook) 18 Chapter VI: The Heart of the Matter - Thorns and Prickles
Jan 15, 2021
Explore the five hindrances to meditation, including sensual thoughts and ill-will, and discover how they stifle insight. Learn practical strategies like loving-kindness meditation and mindful effort to counteract these obstacles. Dive into techniques for overcoming sloth, agitation, and doubt, with tips for maintaining alertness and clarity. Gain valuable encouragement for slow progress and insights on treating these hindrances as teachers. Ultimately, embrace the journey of awareness and detachment from mental states.
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Value Small Gains In Practice
- Even small progress in practice is valuable, so persist with effort like eating plain rice when hungry.
- Accept modest calm as a real benefit and keep practicing despite discouragement.
Guard Sense Restraint Daily
- Protect sense restraint and govern sensual desires in daily life, not just during sits.
- Counter lust by contemplating the unattractive aspects of the body until the mind releases craving.
Replace Anger With Loving-Kindness
- Balance anger by cultivating loving-kindness and concentrate on it as a meditation subject.
- Spread loving-kindness to all beings to overcome hatred and transform ill-will.