How does meditation practice develop the mind? | Phra Ajahn Amaro | Ajahn Chah's Discipline

How does meditation practice develop the mind? Dhamma Talk By Phra Ajahn Amaro
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Phra Ajahn Amaro is the abbot of the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills in south east England.
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  • @priyanganugegodagepriyanga5950
    @priyanganugegodagepriyanga59503 жыл бұрын

    The most pleasant theravada monk to listen to. So much respect for him.

  • @clarke4552

    @clarke4552

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could not agree more, I feel Amaro speaks the Dhamma very naturally.

  • @ardentenquirer8573

    @ardentenquirer8573

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I enjoy Ajarn Amaro talks/stories and I find them pleasant but I also enjoy Ajarn Sumedho talks maybe not as pleasant of voice but he has some very insightful stories/talks When I say stories/talks it means their examples they use to show the point they are trying to show us... I need both Ajarn Amaro and Ajarn Sumedho stories and with explanation of Ajarn Chah way of teaching Cheers

  • @vimleshkumarkanaujiya
    @vimleshkumarkanaujiya Жыл бұрын

    It is respectful to learn from a Theravada monk.

  • @dulciemadawela891
    @dulciemadawela89119 күн бұрын

    My favourite place in UK is Amarawathibuddhist monastery. Thanks Ajan Amaro. If I can breathe I can meditate.

  • @dulciemadawela891
    @dulciemadawela89119 күн бұрын

    Brilliant talks, thanks, May you have good health. Budusarani.

  • @ohstephendedalus
    @ohstephendedalus3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful dhamma talk. Thank you Ajahn Amaro. He radiates such pure joy and understanding. I observe in my own mind a preference for Ajahn Amaro over many other monastics who I listen to on youtube, such as Yuttadhammo Bhikku and Ajahn Brahm (though I have learnt greatly from Yuttadhammo). Why do I suffer this preference, this 'liking' for one over the others? I see it as a defilement of my mind, as an opportunity for clear comprehension of my views, and hopefully as a path toward the cessation of ignorance. May all beings be awakened.

  • @shantanushekharsjunerft9783

    @shantanushekharsjunerft9783

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have listened to them as well and have come to prefer Ajahn Amaro as well. They have different styles and also appeal to you based on how far you are in your training and familiarity with Dhamma. Ajahn Brahm is story oriented and is quite motivational. Ajahn Amaro becomes more attractive once you have gained some meditation practice and have some basic knowledge of Dhamma.

  • @fodizi-sq4jq

    @fodizi-sq4jq

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, I think it's because you have a strong karmic connection with Ajahn Amaro. I love his teachings. Wishing you every blessing in the Triple Gem.

  • @diluknishanthasooriyabanda3558
    @diluknishanthasooriyabanda35584 жыл бұрын

    It's a wonderful explanation about meditation. The modern-day world really needs this type of teaching. Otherwise, it won't survive in the next decades.

  • @vijjanandadhamma

    @vijjanandadhamma

    Ай бұрын

    Sharpening the faculties for attainment. How to strive for attainment? Pay great attention to these 9 ways while you are practicing SATIPATTHANA VIPASANNA. The first way is that the meditator must keep in mind that he will realise the dissolution of mental and physical processes or compounded things when he observer them as they really are. This should be the attitude of a meditator. Sometimes he does not believe that every mental and physical process is impermanent, subject to arising and passing away (anicca). Because of this preconception he may not be able to realise the true nature of the mind-body processes. Though he may gain deep concentration, it would only enable him to attain peace and happiness to a limited extent. The commentary says: A meditator must keep in mind that he see only the destruction of arisen formations. 2. The second way is, he must practise mindfulness meditation seriously. If he lacks respect for the technique or the result of meditation, then he will not put enough effort into his practice. Consequently, he cannot concentrate his mind well on the object of meditation. He will not be able to realise the true nature of nama and rupa. 3. The third way is that his mindfulness of mental and physical processes must be uninterrupted, continuous, constant and sustained. Only then can he attain the deep concentration upon which he can build insight knowledge which penetrates into the true nature of mental and physical processes. This is a very important point which every meditator must follow. While you are awake, you must constantly and continuously be aware of whatever arises in your mind and body as it really is. Be mindful for the whole day without a break. The fourth way is the seven kinds of suitability which a meditator should depend upon: a suitable abode or meditation hall, resort for alms, speech, co-meditator, food, climate and posture. Whether or not the conditions are suitable, you should make enough effort in your practice. 5. The fifth way is that a meditator must remember the way by which he attained deep concentration. By practising itrepeatedly he thereby acquires the skill to enable him to attain deep concentration. 6. The sixth way is that a meditator must develop the Seven Factors of Enlightenment (bojjhanga). He must develop them as and when they are needed; they are: mindfulness, investigation of dhamma, energy, rapture, tranquility, concentration and equanimity. When the mind is sluggish he should develop the enlightenment-factors of mindfulness, investigation of dhamma, energy and rapture. While the mind is too active he must develop the factors of tranquility, concentration and equanimity. 7. The seventh way is he must not worry about his body or even his life. Sometimes a meditator who strives very hard in his meditative practice from four o' clock in the morning to ten at night without rest, may worry that his body is weak. He may not put forth enough effort in his practice and his mindfulness will not be constant, continuous and sustained. When mindfulness is weak, it cannot bring about deep concentration. When concentration is weak, insight knowledge of the true nature of bodily and mental processes will not unfold. That is why the VISUDDHI MAGGA says that to sharpen these five mental faculties the meditator must not be concerned about his body and health. He must strive to the utmost, practising strenuously for the whole day without taking rest or a break and without concern for the body. 8. The eighth way is that whenever mental or physical pain arises, he should strive to note it by putting more effort into his practice. When pain arises, there is a tendency or desire to change position so that it will disappear, but he must not do so. Instead, he must put more effort in his practice to overcome the pain by being aware of it more energetically, attentively and precisely. The pain will become his 'friend' because it enables him to attain deep concentration and clear insight. The ninth way is that he must not stop half-way to his goal. He must not stop his practice of mindfulness meditation before he attains Arahantship. He must strive his best, putting persistent effort in his practice until he has achieved his goal. There are the mind ways of sharpening five mental faculties. We can summarize them as follows: 1. Keep in mind the aim to realise the impermanence of the mental-physical processes. 2. Practise the Dhamma seriously and with respect. 3. Maintain constant, uninterrupted and continuous mindfulness by being aware of all daily activities. 4. Seven kinds of suitability must be followed 5. Remember how to achieve the concentration that was attained previously 6. Develop the seven Factors of Enlightenment 7. Do not worry about your bodily health and life during meditation 8. Overcome physical pain through strenuous effort in your practice 9. Do not stop half-way to your goal. You must always be striving so long as you have not yet attained Arahantship. Buddhang saranam gacchami

  • @peaceful865
    @peaceful8654 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou sir. Believe in meditation truely. I really had bad day yesterday....ur talk wl motivate me enough to meditate aftr long time.

  • @hengruichuan
    @hengruichuan4 жыл бұрын

    Ajaghn Amaro. Very fortunate to find this talk shared by you while i search for Wat Pah Nanachat in KZread. Thank You for simple yet profound explanation. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu.

  • @MichaelEverheartt
    @MichaelEverheartt Жыл бұрын

    Listened to this five times today. So clear and fun to understand. Thank you!

  • @Yshooter
    @Yshooter Жыл бұрын

    🙏ສາທຸ ສາທຸ ທ່ານສາມາດສະແດງທັມມະໃຫ້ເຂົ້າໃຈໄດ້ງ່າຍແລະປຽບທຽບໃຫ້ເຫັນຕາມຄວາມເປັນຈິງ ເໝາະສົມກັບຍຸກສະໄໝປະຈຸບັນ

  • @chhatrapatiukey2908
    @chhatrapatiukey2908 Жыл бұрын

    Very Powerful dhamma talk.

  • @taksaornpetcharatmoloney5844
    @taksaornpetcharatmoloney58444 жыл бұрын

    🙏Thank Phra Ajahn Amaro very much. สาธุกับพระธรรมคำสอน พระอาจารย์ท่านสอนอธิบายชัดเจน อายตนะ ผัสสะ ประทับใจค่ะ This is really useful such as mindfulness, loving-kindness etc. sadhu 🙏

  • @jeffj5708
    @jeffj57084 жыл бұрын

    Great dhamma talk Ajahn! Your playful and joyous presentation was very refreshing! Thank you sir.

  • @jeffeehar

    @jeffeehar

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷

  • @paulrowe9022

    @paulrowe9022

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed that many monks who follow the tradition of Ajahn Chah have this kind of straight forward, joyful tone.

  • @English_quiztime

    @English_quiztime

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paulrowe9022 jjjj**jjjjjjjjjjjj*ijjjj9k

  • @pratibhagangurde5124
    @pratibhagangurde5124 Жыл бұрын

    Thanku Bhante for your precious talk about the mindfulness. 🙏🙏🙏💐

  • @xiaomaozen
    @xiaomaozen Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, meow! 🐱🙏

  • @misoe6872
    @misoe68724 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for up loading dhamma talks in Eng Sardu Sardu Sardu

  • @user-ko8pc1vk6e
    @user-ko8pc1vk6eАй бұрын

    สาธุๆๆ

  • @philosophyoflife7929
    @philosophyoflife79292 жыл бұрын

    Namo Buddhaya!!!!!

  • @savitabagde01
    @savitabagde012 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu sadhu sadhu good talk helps to improves meditation and how happily you explain very nice 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @lucynunez2177
    @lucynunez2177 Жыл бұрын

    Excelente explicación! Gracias.

  • @b.techkumar548
    @b.techkumar5484 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful dhamma talk! Thank you for uploading.

  • @ardentenquirer8573
    @ardentenquirer85732 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Talk ... thanks for your insight it helps my mind's insight

  • @vandanagawande7529
    @vandanagawande7529 Жыл бұрын

    Vandami bhanteji ✨💐✨🙏🙏🙏✨💐✨ Very nice Dhamma talk 💐💐🙏🙏🙏💐💐 Sadhu sadhu sadhu

  • @striker7729
    @striker772911 ай бұрын

    I love Ajahn Amaro, I'm very grateful for all the talks he has given and gives. Thank you Bhante, from the bottom of my heart.

  • @lazydaisy649
    @lazydaisy649 Жыл бұрын

    If you can breathe, you can meditate. Understood! No excuses!

  • @savitabagde01
    @savitabagde01 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent talk about lokdhamm is of realisation how we experience by meditation thanks bhanteji your talks are always motivational full of reality you express with actions happily

  • @empatheticjoy
    @empatheticjoy3 жыл бұрын

    Wise, cheerful and very practical as always. Thank you Ajahn!

  • @alicedent8864
    @alicedent88642 жыл бұрын

    I’m so grateful I found you🙏🏼

  • @CrisognoSoaresFreitasPereira
    @CrisognoSoaresFreitasPereira4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Really helpful to me.

  • @phatlam9064
    @phatlam9064 Жыл бұрын

    Great teacher!

  • @koehean9043
    @koehean90432 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu. For the great explanation. Thank you

  • @tmkannangara5392
    @tmkannangara53923 жыл бұрын

    Amazing talks. So helpful to reflect on and practice in our daily lives . Thank you Ajahn

  • @user-xy7hq4gm9v
    @user-xy7hq4gm9v2 жыл бұрын

    อนุโมทนาเจ้าค่ะสาธุ

  • @thusharapeiris7357
    @thusharapeiris73577 ай бұрын

    🌸🙏🌸🙏🌸🙏

  • @fernandoorozco5968
    @fernandoorozco59682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @stevenkok1926
    @stevenkok19264 жыл бұрын

    Shadu Shadu Shadu Thoughtful to be to oneself firstly and to others.

  • @chandrasilva42
    @chandrasilva42 Жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏 Chandra Silva from Melbourne

  • @theshadowofdharma
    @theshadowofdharma Жыл бұрын

    Sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏

  • @letitride64
    @letitride644 жыл бұрын

    กราบสาธุ ขอรับ

  • @sangitabauddh7033
    @sangitabauddh70334 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu sadhu sadhu Anumodami 🙏🙏🙏

  • @khamano
    @khamano Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @fromsmilelandthailand4902
    @fromsmilelandthailand49023 жыл бұрын

    Very good Dhamma talk and it is very clear for me in Meditation. Thank you so much Bhanteji.

  • @hoaphung4898
    @hoaphung4898 Жыл бұрын

    May I share this video by re-uping it on my channel pls! Wonderful Dhamma talk. Sadhu!

  • @greggs4240
    @greggs42402 жыл бұрын

    Your being says it all.....Beautiful Talk!

  • @NuchPdew
    @NuchPdew4 жыл бұрын

    สาธุๆเจ้าค่ะ

  • @Michael-gs2uq
    @Michael-gs2uq Жыл бұрын

    🙏☺️

  • @AcesGaruda
    @AcesGaruda4 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu.

  • @user-ni1ln3hu6n
    @user-ni1ln3hu6n3 жыл бұрын

    น้อมกราบสาธุสาธุสาธุครับ

  • @gheorghefalcaru
    @gheorghefalcaru3 жыл бұрын

    Superb.......!

  • @happylucky5076
    @happylucky50763 жыл бұрын

    น่าฟังมากครับ

  • @virajchathuranga4155
    @virajchathuranga41554 жыл бұрын

    Sadu🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇱🇰

  • @weeshooen9510
    @weeshooen95102 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!

  • @ottvan
    @ottvan2 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

  • @conrantanchau53
    @conrantanchau533 жыл бұрын

    Namo tasa bhagavato arahato sama-sambuddhassa Namo tasa bhagavato arahato sama-sambuddhassa Namo tasa bhagavato arahato sama-sambuddhassa .

  • @sweetchathu
    @sweetchathu3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @bahujankhabarbharat8452
    @bahujankhabarbharat84523 жыл бұрын

    Namo buddhay

  • @suew7377
    @suew7377 Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha... How true 😏... What I think is right!! Such closed mind n ego... But right views is paramount :)

  • @katatammochannel8699
    @katatammochannel86992 жыл бұрын

    Sathu​

  • @kairu8085
    @kairu80853 жыл бұрын

    สาธุเจ้าค่ะ

  • @wvalohaful
    @wvalohaful2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @sunsoft879
    @sunsoft8794 жыл бұрын

    สวัสดีครับท่านผู้มีความสนใจในธรรมทั้งหลาย

  • @soundoftai2555
    @soundoftai25554 жыл бұрын

    Sadhu sadhu sadhu

  • @Wonderwall36
    @Wonderwall36 Жыл бұрын

    This monk is the best-looking monk I've seen my entire life. Just joking.

  • @konstantinNeo
    @konstantinNeo2 жыл бұрын

    How do you discern wisdom from a thougth? Can you assert what is a mere thougth and what is wisdom?

  • @vanidachapples7879
    @vanidachapples78793 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏 ka

  • @nolifeonearth9046
    @nolifeonearth90463 жыл бұрын

    15:38 good start. dont be anything

  • @suphachaisaengsawang6599
    @suphachaisaengsawang65994 жыл бұрын

    เรียนสิ่งภายนอกนั้นไม่จบ เรียนรู้ตัวเองจบทุกอย่าง

  • @haroldcheeseburger
    @haroldcheeseburgerАй бұрын

    Two turntables and a microphone.

  • @xenomyr
    @xenomyr Жыл бұрын

    Does that mean that Galileo adversaries were neither wrong nor right ? No... Galileo was right and others were wrong. Being compassionate and moral I agree with but not at the expense of scientific truths.

  • @Budismo7917
    @Budismo7917 Жыл бұрын

    😁 Why do you eat?

  • @yogawithhelen3185
    @yogawithhelen31853 жыл бұрын

    Yama Buddha talks and kills the good sadhu sadhu left hand of god

  • @k.m.h3458
    @k.m.h34582 жыл бұрын

    Yes, meditation is much broader..... It has nothing to do with sitting and watching your breath or observing monkey mind. Dying to see where you actually go with this. What do you mean "broader." Do you actually understand what you just said? Meditation is food for the heart? The heart pumps blood. Food for the mind? How is emptiness food? Can you eat a banana without eating it? Meditation is food to the mind like fasting is food for the body. If you are eating during your fast you are not actually fasting. If you are eating during meditation, what is it you think you are doing? "I am meditating!" Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha .,...... Words of the person who eats while he meditates. I am shoving meditation down my throat by doing it. Can one who understands meditation actually meditate? Is there a doing? Is there someone doing this or that? Meditation is food? My ass. If you see food in front of you, you do not understand.

  • @mackiceicukice

    @mackiceicukice

    Жыл бұрын

    WHO are you asking?

  • @chutikanaoy4649
    @chutikanaoy46494 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @user-ie5zj3jg9t
    @user-ie5zj3jg9t4 жыл бұрын

    Sathu