Magical Stories | David A #1 | 9.22.22

David and Dhammarato talk about questions derived from magical stories, Westerners searching for magic, and finding satisfaction in daily practice. #magic #beinginthemoment #mindfulnessofbreathing 

Suttas mentioned in this discussion:

https://suttacentral.net/mn26

https://suttacentral.net/mn36

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00:00:00 Questions derived from magical books

00:06:08 Buddhism is a multiplicity; words and concepts; mistranslation

00:11:20 One-line teachings: never mind, start again; dukkha, dukkha nirodha; friendship 

00:14:25 Buddhas and bodhisattvas (MN 26; MN 36); morality; Jains; killing

00:21:44 Hunting: philosophy and practice

00:23:57 Adam and Eve as a magical story

00:27:20 Dependent origination; ignorance and awareness; Westerners searching for magic

00:38:41 Reality and victimhood; wanting something outside to fix you on the inside

00:45:52 Start practicing correctly; wholesome thoughts

00:49:57 Two types of breathing; zazen; just sit and experience the body

00:54:40 Taking control of your mind, breath, life; success, celebration, satisfaction

01:01:23 Start practicing