How to meditate | Guided Meditation and talks Finding the Place of Stillness
Aug 2, 2025
Laung Por Pasanno, a revered Buddhist monk and teacher at Amaravati Monastery, shares profound insights on cultivating stillness. He emphasizes the power of the Four Noble Truths in overcoming suffering and grasping life's impermanence. Listeners are guided to develop mindfulness and self-awareness, crucial for achieving inner peace. The conversation delves into the art of navigating life's chaotic moments, encouraging a deeper understanding of tranquility and stability amidst change.
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Saṃsāra Is Mental Wandering
- Saṃsāra is the mind's repeated wandering from one obsession or satisfaction to the next.
- Recognizing this pattern reveals that freedom lies in releasing entanglement, not chasing experiences.
Watch Arising And Ceasing
- Watch body and mind arising and ceasing without chasing after them.
- Find stillness and clarity within experience instead of running after changing states.
Forms Of Dukkha And Clinging
- Dukkha appears in different forms like physical pain, separation, and not getting what one wants.
- Suffering correlates directly with how much we grasp and cling to experiences.