A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)… “How does the intellectual framework of the Four Noble Truths apply to practice?’
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22: Total War | Ovāda
This ovāda compares the use of different meditative strategies to different types of warfare. In particular it contrasts, meditation techniques and stately warfare with rules, with total warfare and the skills that experienced meditators are required to develop.
21: Best Ways to Give | Discussion
A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased)… “What’s the best way to give dāna?”
20: Balanced Contentment | Ovāda
This ovāda discusses the importance of developing contentment in a balanced way
19: Fear of Ghosts | Discussion
A Dhamma discussion based on the question (paraphrased) … “How can I overcome a fear of ghosts?”
18: Right Association | Ovāda
This ovāda discussion the importance of associating with others to develop a lifestyle.
17: Right Place, Right Practice
This talk discusses finding a good place to practice and the qualities one should aim to develop in going there
16: Strategies for Anxiety
A Dhamma discussion based on the question… “How does one discern when to listen to those (anxious) thoughts, and when to just ignore them. For there may be instances that require one to act on those thoughts. So in a way, it becomes a fear of not making the right decision in regards to those…
15: Stopping Dangerous Slides in Mental Health
A discussion based on the question (paraphrased and generalized)… ‘How do I stop escalating negative mental behaviors from tipping over to the point where they make it hard to function?’
14: Tackling Big Messes | Ovada
This ovāda discusses strategies for taking on the larger dirty areas in one’s mind