When lust arises in meditation, can that be because somebody has lustful thoughts about me?
The only thing you’re able to be able to ‘control’, is how those thoughts are arising and how to deal with the thoughts. The idea that the mind can be …
hindrances
It seems like the hindrances in jhanas disappear in the same order as the fetters do, when attaining stages of Nibbāna?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 4 was part of a daily 30 -minute discussion on the suttas, the …
Of the Seven Factors of Awakening, should we keep the Mindfulness factor at all times, but put the other six in as needed?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 4 was part of a daily 30 -minute discussion on the suttas, the …
How to use the 7 Factors of Awakening in a situation where you might get a bit angry with children?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 2 was part of a daily 30 -minute discussion on the suttas, the …
Can you explain the link between the Precept about sexual misconduct and the hindrance of sensual craving?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 2 was part of a daily 30 -minute discussion on the suttas, the …
How to bring up one of the Factors of Enlightenment in the right amount?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 2 was part of a daily 30 -minute discussion on the suttas, the …
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Is a jhana only wholesome if delusion is absent?
One is in jhana when the hindrances are absent and when the Enlightenment Factors are present to some degree. For example, in the first and second jhana, there is present …
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Are Effective Application and the 6R’s the same thing?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 1 was part of a daily 30-minute discussion on the suttas, the Dhamma …
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What is the Factor of Awakening of Investigation and how can it be applied to the hindrance of Sloth & Torpor?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 1 was part of a daily 30-minute discussion on the suttas, the Dhamma …
Is it advisable to look for tension when you are in a jhana and there is no tension?
This question came up in the Online 10-day Retreat Nov 3, 2020, guided by Delson Armstrong. Day 0 was part of a daily 30-minute discussion on the suttas, the Dhamma …
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