Finding Wisdom, Choosing Satisfaction | Thomas #2 | 3.22.22

Thomas and Dhammarato talk about the wisdom that comes from investigating the present moment and the skills that support such investigation. #wisdom #mindfulness #relaxation #breathing 

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00:00 We develop pañña (wisdom) by looking and investigating 

06:14 Using our Dhamma Eye by investigating right here, right now

08:16 Being content with what is; wisdom is the ability to connect the dots

17:59 If you want it you don’t get it - the wanting keeps us in a state of turmoil

20:00 Look at how you think because you have a choice; monkey mind

22:45 Seeing the dissatisfaction; remembering to look; choosing a wholesome state

28:12 Applying sati to the breathing to control the mind; Western meditation is too passive

35:03 The only work is to remove the unwholesome thought

43:13 Slowing things down; work with your attention span

48:23 Using the breath to relax the body; find where the tensions are bring in the breath