The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Now there is another technique which is often stressed, and that is called sati. Sati is a very important factor of Dhamma practice. We often hear of the Four Found…
Sati and Samādhi Now how does sati differ from samādhi? The analogy is given of tying up a wild animal, freshly caught from the jungle. The animal runs about wildly. Without the rope to hold it, it wo…
Sati and Vipassanā The practice of vipassanā meditation emphasizes the use of sati. If there is no sati, paññā cannot function. Sati itself has many different functions. First, sati allows us to be aw…
Keeping awareness in the present Delight and aversion arise dependent on some particular sensation. For instance, if we see something we like, the mind proliferates around that liking. If aversion or …
Dhamma practice: passive or active? In one sense, it’s almost as if we “lie in wait” for sensations to arise, and relate to them in such a way as to not give rise to defilement. It&#…
In conclusion Today I have spoken about the general principles of Buddhist practice, beginning by comparing the Buddha to a doctor, one who both administers medicine and also who operates. “To o…
Author’s Note Contained in this book is a transcript of a talk delivered to Police General Chavalit and Khun Tempun Yodmani, together with their friends and relatives, on an occasion of alms-giv…