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Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings
211: Beautiful Consciousness (Sobhana Citta)

Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 22:20 Transcription Available


In this Dhamma talk, Sayadaw introduces Sobhana Citta, the Beautiful Consciousness. “Sobhana” means beautiful, graceful, or pure; “Citta” means consciousness. Together they describe the states of mind rooted in non-greed (alobha), non-anger (adosa), and non-delusion (amoha) — the three wholesome roots.Sayadaw explains how consciousness with two or three of these roots becomes truly beautiful, arising mainly in the sensuous realm (kāmāvacara). The talk explores the three subgroups of beautiful consciousness:Beautiful Wholesome Consciousness (Kusala Citta) – actions free of greed, hatred, and delusion.Beautiful Resultant Consciousness (Vipāka Citta) – the fruit of past wholesome actions.Beautiful Functional Consciousness (Kiriya Citta) – pure actions of enlightened beings, beyond karma.We also learn the deep meaning of kusala — not just “skillful,” but healthy, faultless, and beneficial. Through understanding Sobhana Citta, we see how purity of mind and wisdom arise through wholesome roots, leading toward liberation.YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships

Note dell'autore
COLLETTIVO GESSI WHITE - CITTA' IN AFFITTO

Note dell'autore

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 4:02


COLLETTIVO GESSI WHITE - CITTA' IN AFFITTO - presentato da F. Fulghesu

OH MY GOD!
Città di Dio e città dell'uomo

OH MY GOD!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 14:40


Omelia per la festa della Dedicazione della Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano e per la Giornata delle Forze Armate. Dei nostri templi magnifici non resterà pietra su pietra, ma noi resteremo casa di Dio per sempre: c'è grazia e presenza di Dio in ogni creatura. Passiamo allora dalla grazia dei muri alla grazia e alla santità dei volti. Meglio che crollino tutte le chiese e i templi, piuttosto che cada o si perda un solo uomo o una sola donna per colpa del nostro operato.

Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings
207: Rootless Consciousness (Part 1) 'Ahituka Citta'

Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 29:59


 This talk describes to how past karma patterns present experience—and how mindful attention stops old patterns from creating new ones.  We explore the meaning of rootless consciousness (ahituka) in Buddhist teaching — the states of mind that arise without the “roots” of greed, hatred, or delusion, but also without the wholesome roots of generosity or wisdom. These moments of awareness don't create new karma; instead, they're the results of our past actions unfolding in the present. These moments are the ripened results of past actions—brief flashes of awareness that don't create new karma. Think of them as memories of past deeds showing up in the present, coloring how things feel and happen.We'll sketch the simple map: there are 18 rootless states in three groups—unwholesome resultants, wholesome resultants, and a small set of functional states that simply do their job and leave no trace. You'll also hear why enlightened minds (the Buddha and arahants) experience some of these functional states without creating new karma. Tune in to learn how recognizing these subtle moments can free you from repeating old patterns and support mindful practice.Notice the moments that only echo the past—so you don't keep replaying them.YouTube Video LinkYouTube Channel Link Website:www.satipatthana.caDonations and Memberships

SessionLab
Avec le roi de la samba pop, le Brésilien Seu Jorge, au festival Les Suds (Arles)

SessionLab

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 48:29


Il n'avait pas sorti d'album depuis dix ans et nous est revenu cette année avec un petit bijou funky de musiques à danser. Un album-racine riche de tout ce que le Brésil recèle de musiques afros, de Rio à Salvador de Bahia. Rencontre avec un artiste qui porte haut les couleurs d'un pays complexe et incarne, avec une élégance intemporelle, une certaine idée de la résilience. Seu Jorge, «Monsieur» Jorge, est né en 1970 dans la banlieue industrielle de Rio, bien loin des clichés de plages dorées. Il a appris la vie dans la rue, la guitare lui a donné une voix. C'est avec Farofa Carioca, un groupe de samba-funk déjanté, qu'il a fait ses premières armes dans les années 90. Puis, dès le début des années 2000, sa carrière solo va être marquée par des albums qui claquent comme des classiques : Carolina, Cru ou encore Música para Churrasco. Chacun de ces disques est une déclaration d'amour à la culture brésilienne, un mélange de samba, de bossa-nova et de pop qui fait vibrer les hanches et les tripes. Mais c'est au cinéma que le grand public l'a découvert. En 2002 d'abord, dans La Cité de Dieu de Fernando Meirelles, où il incarne un voyou tragique avec une intensité rare. Puis, deux ans plus tard, dans le film de Wes Anderson, La Vie aquatique, où ses reprises acoustiques de David Bowie en portugais sont devenues cultes. Aujourd'hui, le roi de la samba pop met sa voix, tantôt suave, tantôt rugueuse, ses textes – des chroniques du quotidien – et son incroyable présence scénique, au service du seul pouvoir qui soit : celui de la musique sur les corps et les esprits ! Rencontre dans le sud-est de la France, au festival Les Suds, à Arles, avec un artiste qui porte haut les couleurs d'un pays complexe et incarne, avec une élégance intemporelle, une certaine idée de la résilience. Pour suivre Seu Jorge YouTube / Instagram / Facebook Titres diffusés Extrait de l'album Baile à la Baiana (Cafumé/ Black Service – 2025) : "Sabada a Noite"  Extraits de l'album Musica par Churrasco vol.1 (Cafumé / Sony ATV – 2011) : "Amiga da Minha Mulher" ; "Quem Nao Quer Sou Eu"   Extrait de l'album America Brasil (Cafumé / Sony ATV – 2007) : "America do Norte"  Extraits de l'album Cru (Wrasse Records – 2004) : "Tive Razao" ; "Chatterton" ; "Fiore de la Citta" ; "Sao Gonca" ; "Don't "; Extraits de l'album Carolina (Mr Bongo Worlwide – 2001) : "Carolina" ; "Tu Queria" ; "Mangueira" ; "De Alegria Rajou o Dia"    Et aussi  Avec le groupe FAROFA CARIOCA :  "Dudivara" ; "Moro No Brasil" ; "Menino da Central" Avec PLANET HEMP : "Hip Hop Do Rio" (Bruno e remix) Extraits de la bande originale du film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Hollywood Records - 2004) : "Shark attack theme"; "Life on mars?" ; "Rock n' roll suicide"  Extrait de l'album Direct-to-disc Sessions (Night Dreamer – 2020) avec Rogê : "Pra voce amigo" Journaliste : Hortense Volle Traduction française : Margaux Borel Réalisation : Benjamin Sarralié Mixage 3D en Dolby ATMOS pour une écoute immersive au casque : Jérémie Besset Responsable d'unité de production FMM – RFI Labo : Xavier Gibert  

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history
104 - Le città invisibili: Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino - Parte finale

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 11:40


Area membri - Il Salotto Italiano: https://bit.ly/4f8cJvJ _ _ _ _Impara la lingua italiana in contesto. Grazie alle letture di Italo Calvino puoi vedere la lingua italiana in contesto e usare l'italiano per pensare in italiano.Entra nell'area membri per il materiale di apprendimento e per entrare in una community di persone che amano l'italiano e vogliono parlare di argomenti più significativi - Il Salotto Italiano: https://bit.ly/4f8cJvJ Per i corsi di "grammatica per la storia" e di conversazione, esplora il mio sito: https://www.italiantimezone.comGiulia Borelliwww.italiantimezone.com

Note dell'autore
COLLETTIVO GESSI WHITE - CITTA' IN AFFITTO

Note dell'autore

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 4:03


COLLETTIVO GESSI WHITE - CITTA' IN AFFITTO - presentato da F. Fulghesu

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history
103 - Le città invisibili- Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino - Parte 3

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 7:35


Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino e le su Città Invisibili! Oggi andiamo a Leonia e riflettiamo su inquinamento e ambiente. Per ricevere il testo, gli appunti e il mio video-commento, entra nell'Area membri - Il Salotto Italiano: https://bit.ly/4f8cJvJGiulia Borelliwww.italiantimezone.com

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Ajahn Sucitto: Indriya allies for citta's release

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 50:50


(Cittaviveka) The five indriya are factors that are accessible and take one's attention from the sensory world of circumstance to the citta -heart or mind. The initial indriya is faith, a quality that serves as a wellspring off support through the ups and downs of life.

Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Ajahn Sucitto: Indriya allies for citta's release

Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 50:50


(Cittaviveka) The five indriya are factors that are accessible and take one's attention from the sensory world of circumstance to the citta -heart or mind. The initial indriya is faith, a quality that serves as a wellspring off support through the ups and downs of life.

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history
102 -Leggiamo Italo Calvino: Le città invisibili - Parte 2

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 6:16


Area membri per i testi, gli appunti di lingua italiana e i miei video-commenti: www.italiantimezone.com/areamembri-il-salotto-italiano____Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino: Le città invisibili. Viaggiamo con la mente e l'immaginazione. Pratica l'italiano con i libri e le letture, il lessico in contesto è più facile da imparare!Quali pensieri ti ha suscitato questa lettura?Scrivi un commento qui: https://www.italiantimezone.com/italiano-cultura/le-citta-invisibili-italo-calvino-parte-2Trovi le altre letture su YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist/lettureGiulia Borelliwww.italiantimezone.com

Note dell'autore
GIAN LUCA MARGHERITI - MILANO CITTA' DI QUARTIERI

Note dell'autore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 3:19


GIAN LUCA MARGHERITI - MILANO CITTA DI QUARTIERI - presentato da Ira Rubini

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Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history
101 - Le città invisibili: Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino - Parte 1

Italian Time Zone - Learn Italian with history

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 14:05


(00:00:00) 101 - Le città invisibili: Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino - Parte 1 (00:00:01) Introduzione (00:01:31) Perché ho scelto "Le città invisibili" (00:03:53) Presentazione di Italo Calvino (00:07:50) Le città e la memoria: Maurilia (00:11:22) Commento personale alla lettura Area membri per i testi e gli appunti di lingua italiana: www.italiantimezone.com/areamembri-il-salotto-italiano____Leggiamo insieme Italo Calvino: Le città invisibili. Viaggiamo con la mente e l'immaginazione. Pratica l'italiano con i libri e le letture, il lessico in contesto è più facile da imparare!A quale città hai pensato quando hai ascoltato la lettura?Conoscevi questo libro?Pensi sia facile o difficile da capire?Scrivi un commento qui: https://www.italiantimezone.com/italiano-cultura/le-citta-invisibili-italo-calvinoTrovi le altre letture su YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist/lettureGiulia Borelliwww.italiantimezone.com

Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio
In the Light of Awareness

Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 2:53


Vidyamala offers ways to approach higher states of concentration in meditation and how they bloom out of paying attention to pleasant vedana that has a felt quality of openness within it. Dhyana is not random but a result of where we place our attention in each moment. Excerpted from the talk Introduction to Citta and Dhyana with Guided Meditation given at Taraloka Retreat Centre, 2019. ••• Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeBuddhistAudio1967  

Dhammavihari Buddhist Studies
Ashin Kheminda - Dhammapada 296-302

Dhammavihari Buddhist Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 96:52


Seorang umat perumah tangga yang bernama Citta beserta tiga ribu pengikutnya menempuh perjalanan yang jauh untuk bisa berdana kepada Buddha dan para murid-Nya. Citta berdana selama 1 bulan dan juga memberi makan kepada 3000 pengikutnya. Kendati demikian, bahan makanan di kereta-kereta miliknya tidak pernah berkurang dan selalu terisi penuh. Mengapa bisa demikian? Apakah ini karena Citta berdana kepada Buddha?Di kelas ini Ashin Kheminda menjelaskan makna kata demi kata stanza 296-303 dari Kelompok Stanza tentang Serbaneka (Pakiṇṇakavagga) hanya berdasarkan Pāḷi dan kitab komentarnya (Aṭṭhakathā).

I Girasoli
I girasoli di sabato 26/07/2025

I Girasoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 43:01


A cura di Tiziana Ricci - "MORE THAN KIDS": Piu' che bambini...... VALERIO BERRUTI parte dall'infanzia per toccare temi universali che parlano a tutte le eta'. - TERRAE/ ACQUAE..: L'Italia e l'intelligenza del mare intervistiamo Guendalina Salimei , curatrice del Padiglione Italia alla BIENNALE D'ARCHITETTURA in corso a Venezia. - L'umanita' i suoi vizi e le sue virtu', nel dialogo a due voci quelle di due artisti contemporanei ARMANDO FETTOLINI e LORENZO PACINI a Citta' di Castello. - Le fotografie di FRANCO CARLISI e FRANCESCO CITO alla GAM di Catania in ROMANZO ITALIANO ...il matrimonio. - E ancora...... davanti a TRIENNALE dopo la balenottera e' arrivato l'elefante della Namibia , opera di Jacopo Allegrucci.

Te lo spiega Studenti.it
La città del sole di Tommaso Campanella: trama, analisi e significato

Te lo spiega Studenti.it

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 2:30


Trama della Citta del sole di Tommaso Campanella, opera filosofica scritta dal frate domenicano sulla città utopica. Analisi e significato di una delle opere più importanti del 1600 dove si racconta l'utopia di una società perfetta e felice.

The Vinnie Penn Project
Lupo Citta Hits Hamden

The Vinnie Penn Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 7:25 Transcription Available


Pillole di Italiano
La città

Pillole di Italiano

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:59


Pretending it's a city, much more than streets and buildings, the town resounds. Credits :  “Com'è bella la città” by G. Gaber (1969)  -  “Cosa succede in città” by V. Rossi (1985)  -  “Bruci la città” by I. Grandi / F. Bianconi (2007)  -  “Sei la mia città” by M.J. Bianchi (2017)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Tutto Esaurito
CITTA' + FELICE D'ITALIA del 01.05.25

Tutto Esaurito

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


Marco Galli presenta l'esclusivo podcast di Tutto Esaurito

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Tutto Esaurito
SI CANTA SE BRUCIASSE LA CITTA' del 01.05.25

Tutto Esaurito

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025


Marco Galli presenta l'esclusivo podcast di Tutto Esaurito

canta citta tutto esaurito
Kimberly's Italy
184. Bergamo's Citta Bassa, A Northern Italian Treasure

Kimberly's Italy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 28:30


Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences in Città Bassa, the lower city of Bergamo. They highlight the area's unique piazzas, shopping streets, and cultural landmarks. They also touch on Bergamo's sister city relationship with Greenville, South Carolina. Key Points: Introduction to Città Bassa: Unlike Città Alta, Città Bassa is the working part of the city, with wide, tree-lined streets. The Funicular Ride: Quick and easy access from Città Alta, offering views of the city and landscape. Piazza Pontida: Historical Significance: Originally referred to as Cinque Vie, a convergence point of five streets where merchants would sell their goods. Architectural Features: Porticos and arcades dating back to the 15th century. Modern Charm: Now a piazza with shops, cafes, and trattorias. Borgo Palazzo Neighborhood: Parrucchieri Paradise: Numerous hair salons (Parruchieri in Italian), nail salons, and other beauty treatments are located on Via Borgo Palazzo. Tommaso humorously suggests renaming the street Via Parrucchieri. Culinary Experience at Caprizza Bergamo: Pizza Recommendation: Despite nonchalant staff, the Napolitana style pizza was excellent. Menu Highlights: Kimberly enjoyed buffalo mozzarella with yellow cherry tomatoes and Parmigiano-Reggiano, while Tommaso had a Parma ham and mozzarella pizza. Via Pignolo: Street Details: Hand-laid bricks and cut stone designs on the sidewalks and streets. Craftsmanship Appreciation: Noticing and appreciating the craftsmanship in every street and sidewalk. Venetian Walls and Viale della Mura: Ancient Walls: Built in the mid-1500s and remarkably well-maintained. Scenic Views: Walking along Viale della Mura, offering views of the city. Bergamo and Greenville, South Carolina: Sister Cities Primary Goal: To promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation. Commonalities Between Bergamo and Greenville: Textile Industry: Historical professional and personal relationships. Science and Education: Bergamo Science Festival and Greenville's Imagine STEAM event. Music: Teatro Donizetti in Bergamo and the Greenville Symphony. Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook 

Kimberly's Italy
183. Bergamos's Best, The Stunning Citta Alta

Kimberly's Italy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 28:37


In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their travel experiences in Bergamo, Italy, focusing on Città Alta. They recount funny driving challenges and highlight the area's rich history and architecture. Key Points: Driving Adventures in Città Alta: Kimberly and Tommaso describe their memorable drive up to Città Alta. Automatic car was helpful on the steep inclines and narrow streets. They joke about capturing these experiences on video for YouTube. Exploring Piazza Vecchio and Piazza Duomo: The hosts discuss the beauty and history of Piazza Vecchio and Piazza Duomo. Palazzo Nuovo was designed to mirror Michelangelo's Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome. Palazzo della Ragione, one of Italy's first municipal buildings, features a unique covered walkway. Capella Colioni's facade is incredibly intricate. Aperitivo Experience: Kimberly and Tommaso acknowledge the fact that all the locals knew to go early for an aperitivo at the coveted outdoor tables in Piazza Vecchio.  Yet they were very happy with an indoor aperitivo at small but refined bar, where they had a parmigiano lollipop! Meeting Luisa and Bebo: Kimberly and Tommaso meet Luisa, an Italian teacher, and her partner Bebo, an actor and comedian, for dinner. The restaurant offered authentic Bergamaschi cuisine. Tommaso enjoyed Casconcelli alla Bergamasca, while Kimberly and Luisa had polenta con formaggio e funghi. Visiting Roca di Bergamo: The hosts walked up to Roca di Bergamo, a fortress with 360-degree views. They explored Parco della Rimembranze, a park with memorials and tributes to various wars. The park features artifacts representing each military division. Next Week's Episode: Kimberly and Tommaso will discuss Città Basso, the lower city of Bergamo, in the next episode. Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook 

Monologato Podcast
ACHILLE LAURO, ELODIE - A MANO A MANO \ FOLLE CITTA' (SANREMO 2025)

Monologato Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 4:55


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Hillside Hermitage Podcast
Citta - a child, an animal, a creature...

Hillside Hermitage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 32:00


Different ways of describing "citta" and looking into various aspects of the relationship one has with it. If you wish to support our work, the Hillside Hermitage Sangha and this channel you are very welcome to do so via: https://www.hillsidehermitage.org/support-us/

Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Devon Hase: Mindfulness of Citta: Third Foundation

Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 64:00


(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Teachings on mindfulness of the heart/mind including guided practice recognizing and allowing our emotions, moods, and mindstates.

UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud
169: The Least Important Thing

UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 13:25


In the last segment of UnMind, we looked at the implications of Master Dogen's expression, "the most important thing in Buddhism," from Fukanzazengi, the set of instructions for zazen he composed after returning from China. We speculated on what he could possibly have meant, by singling out one of the many points he made in the text. I suggested that it may be more useful to consider the "don'ts," rather than the "do's," such as: not thinking, notinteracting, and not distinguishing between the absolute and relative, rather than speculate upon a single bumper-sticker summation of his broader points, as the singular, "main thing to do." In other words, maybe he is pointing at something holistic, in the visceral realm, rather than the intellectual.This is in keeping with Buddhism's major teachings — that their meaning will be found in our direct experience on the cushion and in daily life, rather than in words, which can point at the truth but fail to express it in any comprehensive sense. So when we consider the least important thing in Buddhism, it may be helpful to turn to the written record of the spoken teachings of Buddha himself, beginning with the First Sermon, reputed to be what he had to say to the five ascetics he had been training and traveling with at that point in his spiritual quest. It starts out with come "don'ts." In that original dharma talk, Buddha essentially dismisses the extreme lifestyles of the rich and famous on the one hand — self-gratification writ large; and that of the ascetics themselves on the other, who had turned away from Siddhartha after witnessing him drinking goat's milk, violating their high standard of discipline, including virtual starvation. Buddha had landed in the Middle Way, after a night of extreme introspection. Here we have to reiterate that "extremism in the pursuit of moderation is no vice." In articulating the Middle Way between the usual pursuits of the lay hoi polloi and the monastic minority, Buddha indicated the futility of both lines of endeavor — self-gratification versus self-mortification. The most balanced and natural approach is nether to deny the cravings born of body, mouth and mind, nor to overindulge them. This suggests an innate trust in basic human nature — or we should say buddha-nature — our original nature, which is untrammeled by the limits and demands of biological needs and societal norms. Not exactly the noble savage, but the natural sage: a person who lives freely within the bounds of nature as well as those of society. Mr. Natural. Amongst the least important things in Zen would be concerns about our social identity. As one contemporary author's mother told him, You would be a lot less concerned about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do. We all see ourselves as the marquee character in our own movie, with all others playing supporting roles. The trouble is, everyone else sees their reality the same way, with us as the bit players. While the most important thing, or things, about Buddhism will necessarily lie within the personal sphere, the least important will be found in the social sphere. Those in the natural and universal spheres will fall in-between. For example, it is more likely that we can safely ignore developments in society that may indirectly threaten our livelihood, safety and security — such as which party is currently in power — than we can those from natural and universal sources — such as climate change, pandemics, and asteroids. The most important things in Zen revolve around personal applications of the method — zazen — and the results of such training in terms of its effects directly upon the body-mind as well as attitude adjustments regarding our misconceptions of buddha-dharma, and some that tend to have a halo effect upon social life. One major overlap is the practice of patience. Sitting upright, straight enough and still enough for long enough, we are forced to become much more patient with ourselves, our general ignorance and the monkey-business machinations of the discriminating mind — citta in Sanskrit — which serendipitously sounds like Cheetah, Tarzan's famous chimpanzee companion, making it easy to remember. Wisdom, or enlightened, mind — bodhiin Sanskrit — comes to the fore. Citta and bodhi, foreground and background mind, or analytical and intuitive mind, gradually or instantaneously, come into better balance: the original, unified mind, in which the apparent dichotomy is "not-two." Much like central and peripheral vision, which collaborate interdependently to make up the whole of the sense of vision, the two aspects of mind are not in opposition to each other. Not competitive, but complementary. The most important thing, then, would be to allow them to work in harmony. Vacillation from one to the other is the natural way that intelligence and consciousness work. The least important thing would be to worry about them as being antagonistic to each other. We do not have to "empty our mind of thoughts." In fact, if we try to, the monkey will turn into a 600-pound gorilla. We will lose that battle. Better to allow the monkey free range. It will wear itself out eventually. When citta finally exhausts its frantic coping mechanisms, it will lie down and take a nap. Then bodhi can manifest as the balancing act. The posture becomes a comfortable stretch, the breath like a sigh of relief. By relinquishing control, we sink into equanimity. The Buddhist jargon term that addresses centered balance, or settling into "calm abiding" (Skt. Shamata) — and is often defined as the platform for insight (Skt. Vipassana) — is Samadhi: usually capitalized to emphasize the veneration and importance it is accorded. While I think that — as much as possible — we should endeavor to reduce or eliminate the jargonized nature of much of the written record, it may be clarifying to characterize the method of zazen and its effects in terms of different kinds of "samadhis." The first, the traditional form of the upright seated posture of the body in zazen, we might call physical samadhi — less stress, more equipoise, or equilibrium — basically coming into alignment with gravity. The second, we might term emotional samadhi — less anxiety, more calmness. Since mind and body cannot separate, the most direct path to the "mind" is through the body. The third, mental samadhi — less confusion, more clarity — particularly regarding the true meaning of buddha-dharma, what the teachings are pointing to in reality, which is only accessible within our direct experience. Experiential truth is the only truth in Zen. But we can misinterpret what we perceive. All perceived reality is virtual. I propose that there is a fourth kind of samadhi, which I term social samadhi — less friction, more harmony — in relationships. This, of course, is what most people are looking for in the early stages of their meditative practice. But its manifestation is further down the road. It all begins with physical samadhi in zazen. Amongst the least important things, one of the most important is to avoid creating expectations of your practice of zazen. Setting expectations is the way we approach most activities we associate with learning. We hope to learn something new, to find what is missing. But zazen, and its effects, is not really gaining something new, but remembering something long forgotten, and primordial: the natural posture, the natural breath, the natural state of mind. If we imagine that there is something fundamentally wrong with our mind, and that we have to "fix" it, then we are making a fundamental error, a categorical mistake, defined as "treating abstract concepts as though they had a physical location." There is nothing fundamentally wrong with our mind, or for that matter with the entirety of existence. The only thing wrong is our interpretation of reality, our own ignorance and uninformed opinions. As Master Pogo said, "We have met the enemy and he is us." The least important things are TBD - to be determined. In your practice and daily life.As we close out the winter season of the old year and anticipate the opening salvos of the new year, let us remember that there is no such thing as a year, and practice with an open mind. Open to possibilities that lie beyond our imagination, and are right before, and behind, our original face. Don't look in the mirror for it. It is the most important thing. If you have any topics or areas of interest in Zen that you would like me to explore in 2025, please let me know. You know where I live.

Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Devon Hase: Guided Meditation on Body, Vedana, Citta

Spirit Rock Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 53:10


(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Review of the first three foundations of mindfulness, followed by a guided practice using these different objects.

Monologato Podcast
LES VOTIVES - CITTA' VUOTA (X FACTOR 2024)

Monologato Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 4:33


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Ajahn Sucitto: Citta and the aggregates

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 86:51


(Dhamma Stream Online Sessions)

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(Dhamma Stream Online Sessions)

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Martine Batchelor: Emotional patterns of Anger, Low Mood, Fear and Love as Related to Mindfulness of Citta

Gaia House: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 45:36


(Gaia House)

台灣國際報
S6EP01|台灣真驕傲ft.留法鋼琴家-朱志祥 古典樂中的不羈與叛逆

台灣國際報

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 37:53


Dave Smith Dharma
Citta 2: talk

Dave Smith Dharma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 60:17


Talk number two on citta. This talk emphasizes the role of the bramha viharas. 

Dave Smith Dharma
Citta 1: talk

Dave Smith Dharma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 57:27


This is the first talk of two. Given at Vallecitos in July 2024.  It offers reflections on mind or citta. 

Italiano per Stranieri con Marco | Il Podcast di Italiano Avanzato | Advanced Italian Podcast

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Cultivating a New Default Setting

Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 4:26


Vidyamala explores how a Mahayana approach of cultivating Bodhicitta is a brilliant way to 'flip' our habitual self-centredness and cultivate a new default setting of continually thinking of others. Excepted from the talk Citta and Bodhicitta given at Rivendell as part of the series An Exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta 2018. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud

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Ajahn Sucitto: Connecting the subtle body with the citta

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 39:16


(London Insight Meditation)

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Ajahn Sucitto: Connecting the subtle body with the citta

Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 39:16


(London Insight Meditation)

Wisdom of the Masters
Ajahn Pannavaddho ~ The One Who Knows ~Thai Forest Tradition

Wisdom of the Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 51:13


This is a reading of the chapter "Citta" taken from the text 'Uncommon Wisdom - Life and Teachings of Ajaan Pannavaddho. Written and compiled by Ajaan Dick Sīlaratano. Venerable Ajaan Pannavahho was the senior-most Western monk following Ajaan Mun's path of practice for over 40 years. Ajaan Paññā, as he was called, was a man of intellectual brilliance who, through his own efforts in meditation, was able to establish a strong spiritual foundation in his heart. While showing a selfless devotion to the task of presenting Ajaan Mun's Dhamma to his many disciples, his calm and purposeful presence touched the lives of so many people. He became a pioneer of the Western Sangha whose leadership influenced countless monks and laypeople to practice Ajaan Mun's teachings; and whose translations and interpretations of Ajaan Mahā Boowa's Dhamma talks introduced generations of Buddhists to the Thai Forest Tradition. Ajaan Paññā was born Peter John Morgan of Welsh parents on the 19th of October 1925. His birth took place in Mysore state in South India at the Kolar Gold Fields, where his father was working as a mining engineer. At the age of seven he was sent to the United Kingdom by his parents to begin his formal education. __________________________________________

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Erin Treat: At the core of the Citta is brilliant sanity

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 51:12


(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The gift of practice, trusting the Dharma, reflecting upon birth, death, and finding our way

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Erin Treat: At the core of the Citta is brilliant sanity

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 50:55


(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The gift of practice, trusting the Dharma, reflecting upon birth, death, and finding our way

Kimberly's Italy
134. Culinary Paradise in Parma

Kimberly's Italy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 29:44


Tommaso's first time in the Italian city of Parma was basically Prosciutto Paradiso! The city's historic center is very charming, colorful, clean and full of well dressed, and well-fed Italians. We entered every salumeria, cheese shop and combinations of the two, all of which made us both want to live in this sweet little city.  The historic center is brimming with all kinds of culinary goods, but the Parma ham takes center stage. Who knew there are so many types of Prosciutto each with it's own name and DOP label. The locals seem to take great pride in their city's moniker of Citta di Gastronomia / The City of Gastronomy. Instagram Facebook  https://www.kimberlysitaly.com Kimberly's Italy is your source for all aspects Italian travel.... Ciao, Ciao!

Equipaggiati
#22 - Citta' incredule condannate - Matteo 11:16-30

Equipaggiati

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 7:40


Oggi: Citta' incredule condannate16 Ma a chi paragonerò questa generazione? È simile ai bambini seduti nelle piazze che gridano ai loro compagni[e] e dicono: 17 “Vi abbiamo suonato il flauto e non avete ballato; [vi] abbiamo cantato dei lamenti e non avete pianto”. 18 Difatti è venuto Giovanni, che non mangia e non beve, e dicono: “Ha un demonio!” 19 È venuto il Figlio dell'uomo, che mangia e beve, e dicono: “Ecco un mangione e un beone, un amico dei pubblicani[f] e dei peccatori!” Ma la sapienza è stata giustificata dalle sue opere[g]».Gesù rimprovera le città impenitenti20 Allora egli prese a rimproverare le città nelle quali era stata fatta la maggior parte delle sue opere potenti, perché non si erano ravvedute: 21 «Guai a te, Corazin[h]! Guai a te, Betsaida[i]! perché se in Tiro e Sidone fossero state fatte le opere potenti compiute tra di voi, già da molto tempo si sarebbero pentite, con sacco e cenere. 22 Perciò vi dichiaro che nel giorno del giudizio la sorte di Tiro e di Sidone sarà più tollerabile della vostra. 23 E tu, o Capernaum, sarai forse innalzata fino al cielo? No, tu scenderai fino all'Ades[j]. Perché se in Sodoma fossero state fatte le opere potenti compiute in te, essa sarebbe durata fino ad oggi. 24 Perciò vi dichiaro che nel giorno del giudizio la sorte del paese di Sodoma sarà più tollerabile della tua».La relazione personale del discepolo con il suo Signore25 In quel tempo Gesù prese a dire: «Io ti rendo lode, o Padre, Signore del cielo e della terra, perché hai nascosto queste cose ai sapienti e agli intelligenti, e le hai rivelate ai piccoli. 26 Sì, Padre, perché così ti è piaciuto. 27 Ogni cosa mi è stata data in mano dal Padre mio; e nessuno conosce il Figlio, se non il Padre; e nessuno conosce il Padre, se non il Figlio, e colui al quale il Figlio voglia rivelarlo.28 Venite a me, voi tutti che siete affaticati e oppressi[k], e io vi darò riposo. 29 Prendete su di voi il mio giogo e imparate da me, perché io sono mansueto e umile di cuore; e voi troverete riposo per le anime vostre; 30 poiché il mio giogo è dolce e il mio carico è leggero».Support the show

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Ajahn Sucitto: Citta as heart is the main theme of Dhamma practice

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 51:15


(Palilai Buddhist Temple) Description pending

Wisdom of the Masters
Ajahn Dune Atulo ~ The Method for Developing Bhavana (Mental Development) - Thai Forest Tradition

Wisdom of the Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 44:04


This chapter on "The Method of Developing Bhavana" was taken from the text "Atulo" from the notes and memory of Phra Choa Khun Bodhinandamuni (Somsak Pajhdito), Wat Burapharam, Surin. Translated from the original Thai book "Atulo" by Bhikkhu Khemasanto (Douglas Johnson). ** A note on the word

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Yuka Nakamura: Citta und der Umgang mit Emotionen

Dharmaseed.org: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 60:13


(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Unser Herzgeist - Citta - und seine Zustände sind der Bereich des dritten Satipatthana. Wir üben uns darin, achtsam auf die ganze Welt der Emotionen, Stimmungen, Impulse, Gedanken zu sein. Wie gelingt dies, ohne sich in Emotionen zu verlieren und ohne sie zu verdrängen? Durch diese Praxis gelangen wir zur Einsicht, dass alle diese psychischen Zustände vergänglich und unpersönlich sind.