What is Meditation | Right Effort | The Noble Eightfold Path as Practice [English]
Channel: HeartDhamma
Date: 12/09/2023

In this Dhamma talk, we dive deep into the basics of the meditation practice, bringing the essence to clarity and guiding you through the practical application of the Noble Eightfold Path as the inner compass. 

Discover what meditation truly is, a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner peace, and how it works. We will explore how to integrate each aspect of the Noble Eightfold Path into your meditation practice, unlocking its potential for personal growth and spiritual development.

One key element we will delve into is "Right Effort," a crucial component of the Eightfold Path. We will uncover the intricate connection between Right Effort and the 6Rs, providing you with practical insights on how to apply them seamlessly in your meditation journey. Additionally, we'll accompany each step of the 6Rs with relevant sutta references, grounding your practice in the wisdom of the ancient texts. 

Mumbai retreat by Bhante Ananda
with Marathi Translation of Dr. Yojana Bhagat at the Pali Department of the University of Mumbai, in February 2023 at the Sonavane Ārāmaya, Karjat, Mumbai, India.


Suttas:
The Compass is for Directing the Mind:
AN 1.41-50 Direction and Clarity
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/an-1-41-50/

1. Recognize:
AN 5.200 Breaking Free
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/an-5-200/

2. Release Step:
MN 2 All the Distractions
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/mn-2/

3- Relax Step:
MN 118 The Breath as a Reminder
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/mn-118/

4- Re-Smile:
MN 118 The Breath as a Reminder
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/mn-118/
MN 89 The Memorial of the Dhamma
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/mn-89/

5- Return Step:
SN 47.10 The Bhikkhunīs’s Residence
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/sn-47-10/

6- Repeat Step:
SN 46.3 Inspired by Virtuous Monks
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/sn-46-3/

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:31 - Beginning the Journey - Unpacking the 6Rs
00:02:07 - Cultivating Qualities of First Jhāna
00:03:09 - AN: Well-Directed Sutta
00:06:09 - Pucturing Through the Veil
00:07:59 - Right View as Wise Understanding
00:09:27 - Pañña as Discernement - The Compass
00:10:41 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment
00:11:22 - Unwholesome Mental States are Not Happiness
00:12:22 - Right Intention: Both Wings of Awakening
00:12:53 - Nekkhama as Leting Go
00:13:50 - Letting Go of the Senses Brings Relief
00:16:33 - Wisdom Comes From Two Places
00:19:16 - Virtue and Precepts as the Pavement
00:20:13 - Right Effort: These Boots were Made for Walking
00:21:22 - The Result is Mindfulness
00:22:01 - Four Foundations of Mindfulness Explained
00:23:34 - Four Foundations of Mindfulness - Impersonal
00:24:46 - Seeing Hindrances as just Hindrances
00:26:00 - Sammā Samādhi as Jhana
00:29:52 - Mumbai People Understand Train Tracks Only :)
00:31:05 - Where are the 6Rs Found in the Noble Eightfold Path
00:33:54 - Practicing the 6Rs is Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path
00:35:38 - Just Recognizing Dukkha does not Bring Liberation
00:37:12 - The 6Rs | Right Effort | Purifying the Mind
00:38:51 - Sila - Samadhi - Pañña All Feed on Each Other - Ven Mettānanda
00:40:02 - What are the 6Rs?
00:41:03 - Right Effort Explained
00:41:55 - 6Rs Review: 1. Recognize
00:42:23 - 2. Release: MN 2 All the Distractions
00:45:08 - 3. Relax: Releasing is Not Enough
00:47:16 - Relaxing the Bodily Formations
00:51:30 - One Pointed Concentration Exercise
00:54:34 - Sampajañña Samādhi
00:55:39 - Quiz!
00:57:10 - 4. Re-Smile: Pīti Patisamvedī
01:03:58 - Happy Meditation
01:04:36 - 5. Return Step: Loving Kindness
01:05:36 - 6. Repeat: Vīriya!
01:08:12 - SN The Bhikkhunis’ Residence
01:12:24 - Summary
01:13:07 - Qualities of the Fort Jhana
01:17:16 - Conclusion
01:18:20 - Puññānumodana

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