Category: Monastic
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Nothing to Show: Jose Reissig
Length: 29 minutes, 02 seconds Memorable Quote: “Instead of being motivated by our agendas, sometimes generations old agendas, we can just be present with ourselves.” Synopsis: Jose asks us to be present with that feeling we might get at the end of a long day, when we ask ourselves the question: Where has the day…
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Right Attitude for Meditation: Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Length: 24 minutes, 7 seconds Memorable Quote: “Don’t use too much energy meditating. You need to do it all day every day.” Synopsis: Is paying attention alone sufficient for meditation? No, is the answer that Sayadaw U Tejaniya gives us. We need to cultivate the following five qualities in our mind to get the most…
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Right Action: Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Length: 17 minutes, 41 seconds Memorable Quote: “Anything that can be described, you let go. That’s how the path in-line with the dharma leads to freedom.” Synopsis: Dharma (the teachings) is always there, all we have to do is listen, Thanissaro Bhikkhu says. The problem is that we prefer to hear delusions, because those are…
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Relaxing the Mind: Anam Thubten
Length: 23 minutes, 59 seconds Memorable Quote: “When yogis think of Nirvana, they think of nonstop dancing and drinking. When Monks think of Nirvana, everyone is sitting in the lotus position.” Synopsis: Our notion of reality, Anam Thubten reminds us, is created by our minds. This includes our moods, perceptions, perspective, and point of view.…
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Open Awareness: Bhante Sujiva
Length: 15 minutes, 6 seconds Memorable Quote: “If one has too much tranquility without enough awareness of impermanence, watch your whole body sensations to develop a perception of change.” Synopsis: Bhante Sujiva talks about many different types of mindfulness, or degrees of openness. On the one end of the spectrum is completely open awareness, which…
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Renunciation and Desire: Aya Santacitta
Length: 27 minutes, 23 seconds Memorable Quote: In renunciation, I am not “forcing” myself to do something, but “adding” more mindfulness and awareness to my life. Synopsis: Renunciation is out of style these days, Aya Santacitta tells us. Renunciation, in a way, is the opposite of pursuing sensual desire. Being free from addiction and desire…