Week 1 Notes: June 8, 2009.

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We have good start (6/7/2009), keeping daily practice will help maintain your momentum.

The following articles are will help support your meditation.
1. Creativity by Ven Thanissaro shows us how to practice consistently. (http://www.watmetta.org/
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"curious, inquisitive side of your mind is what’s going to lead to discernment. ... you can make a game out of learning how to bring the mind to settle down, then once the mind is settled down it’ll naturally want to understand this, understand that, understand the processes of what you’re doing. That’s insight."

Get the entire article-
http://www.dhammatalks.org/Archive/Writings/CrossIndexed/Published/Meditations2/041004%20M2%20Creativity%20&%20Play.pdf

2. Approaching a “good friend" is what Ken mentioned of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
Article (read pg82-83) - Anapanasati: Mindfulness of Breathing

Good Webs site- http://www.what-buddha-taught.net/

Comments

  1. SteveJune 8, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I enjoyed the dharma talk by Ven. Thanissaro regarding creativity, play, and meditation practice. For me, it helps to reinforce the way I've been taught to mentally approach my practice... no expectations, judgments or complaints....just come to practice for the joy of it, apply the proper effort, and let the rest take care of itself.

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