Development of the Skill of Relaxation in the Moment | Alex H #1 | 11.20.21

Dhammarato introduces Alex to basic principals of real teachings of the Buddha: being here and now, being okay with here and now, being relaxed in here and now.

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0:00 Buddhism in different traditions

5:57 Neurons of the wholesome mind. Relax and enjoy yourself

7:44 Sati: wake up and gladden the mind

15:00 Practicing meditation wrongly 

18:30 Right Now: take control of your own universe

21:29 Magic vs Real

27:49 Noting and Labeling

30:00 Affirmations

34:06 Samati - gather together the factors - organization of the clock

40:40 Wholesome and unwholesome thoughts

45:50 Well being in the world as it is