An Interwoven Dhamma For Smooth Meditation
Channel: Samatha Vipassana Trust
Date: 2022-08-13

Ven. Khema teaches how to develop a smooth meditation. She begins by reviewing the whiteboard that was presented in her Wednesday talk, and then begins dissecting the interwoven parts of the training. It is the minimum needed information to understand the practice. We are working towards "experiencing an experience of no experience".
Main points of discussion: 
- MN-141, where the Buddha expounds what is suffering (its definition).
- MN-141, Section 10: The five aggregates affected by craving and clinging are suffering. Be careful to note that it is NOT the five aggregates itself that are suffering.
- MN-141, Section 11 - 13: Highlight what leads to suffering.
- Also important to note then when noticing the cause of suffering (i.e. craving and clinging), we are interested in the HOW and not the WHY - "Nothing is happening to me, everything is happening from me".
- Diagram-3 on the whiteboard highlights that the practice is about yoking the 2 parts of serenity (samatha) and insight (vipassana) together, as explained in the texts.
- The Sangha's responsibilities is to (a) research (b) practice (c) preserve and (d) teach.
- Hindrances discussed: "sloth and torpor" as "sleepy and dull mind".
- "Fate is fluid, but destiny is in the hands of humankind".
- A short reading of MN-62 in brief, highlighting the benefits of practicing the Brahmaviharas.

Date: 7 August 2022
by Sasana Dipika Ven. Khanti Khema

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

+ How to practice TWIM (Loving-Kindness) Meditation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWcPnzzttXM

+ What are the TWIM 6 Rs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGAa66W3Mbo

+ How to practice Forgiveness Meditation? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E21b9AjIO9Q

+ A complete guide to the meditation as taught by the Buddha:
https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

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