Mar 30 2016 36 mins 12
Alan explains that the theme of "Stillness and Motion" contains a simultaneous awareness of the stillness of the awareness and the movements of everything else. According to the vision of the shravakayana, the nirvana that an arhat experiences is still, so here "stillness meets stillness". Ordinary sentient beings experience moving awareness that is aware of moving events, so here "motion meets motion". In contrast a Buddha realises "non abiding nirvana" and is neither immersed in samsara nor in nirvana. He rather is resting in the stillness of nirvana while simultaneously being aware of the myriad activities and movements of samsara.
Meditation is on Mindfulness of Breathing combined with the theme of stillness and motion.
After the Meditation Alan emphasizes the importance of the continuity of the practice, especially for shamatha. In between sessions, he encourages us to keep our awareness grounded in the body and being conscious of the flow of the breath. It is also important to develop a healthy breathing habit with a relaxed belly that expands freely.
Meditation starts at 7:37
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Meditation is on Mindfulness of Breathing combined with the theme of stillness and motion.
After the Meditation Alan emphasizes the importance of the continuity of the practice, especially for shamatha. In between sessions, he encourages us to keep our awareness grounded in the body and being conscious of the flow of the breath. It is also important to develop a healthy breathing habit with a relaxed belly that expands freely.
Meditation starts at 7:37
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Please contribute to make these, and future podcasts freely available.
