Thai Forest Dhamma

in the tradition of Lungphu Mun Bhuridatto

and his western disciples

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Dhamma talk given byAjahn Martin
TitleBeyond the symbols
Date25 Feb 2015
Languageen
LocationWat Pa Baan Taad
AudienceMeditators
Content / Description

Energy: what to do with the abundance of energy coming with the practice; Dukkha: if we could see that everything we do is out of dukkha, we would practice more; Excitement: investigate it, it is really wholesome and comfortable? Fear of death: good people are not afraid of death, but most people are because they know what they did and where they go; Accepting oneself: all of us are born as human beings because of greed and hate, so don't put things under the carpet; Suicide: it leads first to hell and then you keep this tendency for 500 lifes, so don't start!; Travel: if you like a place, just stay there, but we get attached to our plans, seeing the Great Wall in China etc... but it's just stone! Symbols: the kilesas throw symbols at you (“fun”, “excitement” etc.) and you catch them!