Stillness Flowing (audiobook) 22 Chapter VII: Polishing the Shell - Parts of a Whole
Jan 15, 2021
Explore the vibrant community at Wat Pah Pong, where various monks and novices strive for enlightenment. Luang Por emphasizes the importance of rooting out craving through mindful observation of its suffering. Patience and endurance are key to navigating challenges in monastic life. Discover the cultural significance of temporary ordination and how it shapes spiritual journeys. Reflect on the path to self-mastery and the necessity of rigorous practice to attain liberation. The podcast encourages self-examination and commitment to the monastic way.
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Craving Is The Primary Obstacle
- Luang Por emphasizes abandoning craving as the core goal of monastic practice and warns against seeking status or reward.
- He claims diligent practice can yield stream-entry within five years if pursued with single-minded commitment.
Practice The Basics Consistently
- Keep Vinaya, follow the schedule, meditate diligently, and observe arising mind-states with mindfulness.
- Reflect after sitting sessions to form a habit that builds progress and meditative power.
Satiation Isn't Liberation
- Craving doesn't end by gratification; satiation is not the same as cessation of craving.
- Insight into suffering of attachment enables genuine abandonment of clinging.
