Ven Candā leads a discussion around AN 4.117, on the topic of guarding the mind. The talk starts with a sutta reading and reflection, followed by an hour of comments and reflection with participants.
[0:00] Intro and sutta reading
[4:44] Heedfulness, mindfulness and guarding
[14:11] Things that provoke lust and hatred
[22:02] Lust, desire, and adoration
[32:00] Changing the situation versus learning to be with it
[36:06] Not ready to let go
[41:32] Freedom from trembling and shaking
[46:28] Desire for acceptance from loved ones
[52:00] How is guarding the mind related to virtue?
[59:27] Experiencing delusion and intoxication
[1:02:51] What to do about addictive things like phones and social media?
[1:05:15] Adult children rejecting Buddhism
[1:14:10] Motivating ourselves before we can access the joy of deep meditation
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