How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks The Mind’s Representation of the World
Aug 1, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Ajahn Amaro, a seasoned Buddhist monk at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on how our minds shape perceptions of the world. He emphasizes the art of cultivating inner listening to enhance mindful awareness, guiding listeners to recognize and navigate their internal moods without being consumed by them. This practice reveals the transient nature of thoughts and feelings, paving the way towards simplicity and peace.
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Notice Moods Before You React
- Do notice moods (excitement, worry, irritation) instead of unconsciously following them.
- Practice not buying into the content so you can learn from experiences.
Cultivate Inner Listening
- Try cultivating inner listening to sustain openness and non-grasping.
- Use the continuous inner sound as a backdrop to see experiences as transient.
The Mind Projects A Movie
- Realize the mind projects a movie-like screen of perceptions against the inner sound.
- That perspective reveals sensations, thoughts, and memories as patterns without substance.