Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks given at Metta Forest Monastery

2004-01-01 Developing Your Potential 15:52
Thanissaro Bhikkhu	Download Listen
The simple things we already have in the present can be put together in such a way that they can lead to true happiness. We don’t have to go searching outside. All we need is to develop what’s right here.
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In collection: The Present Moment

2004-01-01 The Present Moment 66:58

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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Reality is threatening when we try to live in our stories and preconceived notions. But when the mind is free of the falsity of delusion, things that are real pose no danger to the mind.

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2003-12-30 A Warrior's Resolve 1:12:56

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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2003-12-20 The Sublime Attitudes 1:12:34

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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2003-12-18 Introduction To Breath Meditation 10:22
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Learn how to enjoy keeping the mind with the breath. If you spend time with the breath, you get sensitive not only to the breath, but also to what the mind is doing in the present moment and to the way it causes unnecessary suffering for itself.
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In collection: Exploring The Breath

2003-12-18 Getting To Know The Breath 9:07
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We live with the breath, and yet we don’t know it, and as a result don’t get as much out of it as we could. The breath can provide food, clothing, shelter, and medicine for the mind if you take the time to get to know it well.
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In collection: Exploring The Breath

2003-12-18 Insight From The Breath 13:42
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The type of insight that’s going to make a difference in the mind has to come from the mind’s being solidly based. So, until your mindfulness of the breath is really solid, this is where you want to focus all your efforts.
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In collection: Exploring The Breath

2003-12-18 Exploring The Breath 1:13:10

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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Learn how to enjoy keeping the mind with the breath. If you spend time with the breath, you get sensitive not only to the breath, but also to what the mind is doing in the present moment and to the way it causes unnecessary suffering for itself.

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2003-12-01 Qualities Of The Heart 69:01

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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2003-11-16 Outside The Box 1:13:06

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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