2022.May 7 "Asubha " or Non-attractive Contemplation of Body | Meditation Dhamma Talk By  Bhante G
Channel: The Bhavana Society of West Virginia
Date: 2022-05-07

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Bhante G continued on explaining 37 Factors of Enlightenment. In this talk Bhante G emphasizes clearly comprehending to practice contemplations of asubha or non-attractive aspects of the body with aspiration to develop impartial or equanimity of the mind     
Talk covers ~ 
* Buddha;'s simile to develop impartial mind for asubha contemplation 
*  Historical incidence which led Buddha to provide more detailed instructions  on asubha contemplation 
*  Contemplations of parts of the body in terms of inner / outer six elements 
*  Indriya bhavana sutta (MN #152) for six similes for seeing, hearing , smelling,  tasting,  touch and mind objects 
*  Meditators should aspire to develop equanimity for  repulsive / un-repulsiveness aspect of mental tendencies toward the body

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