Right Attitude, Confirmation Bias, Dukkha Ñānas | The Sangha UK #66 | 7.14.22

The Sangha discuss the pros and cons of models and maps in relation to confirmation bias, competition, and confidence leading to a consideration of the progression of insights. #vipassana #darknightofthesoul #dependentorigination  

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00:00 An organic approach to the Dhamma; the four path model; the 16 steps of vipassanā

05:27 Confirmation bias; good samma sankappa without competition with others for attainments; himdrances

08:49 Dukkha ñanas; quicker cycles

13:20 From dukkha to neutral; joy is the fuel: piti, sukha, jhāna, insight into dependent origination; equanimity; clear seeing

22:22 Seeing parallels in different types of practice

25:14 Applying gladdening the mind in any practice; psychedelics; remaining equanimous

29:54 Feedback from experience; perception of constructs; building your serotonin machine; Dark Night of the Soul

36:00 Going down the rabbit hole: dukkha is bad; finding a more effortless state; letting go

38:17 Using enthusiasm for the Dhamma to enter jhāna; samma sankappa and craving; seeing coping mechanisms

43:37 Thinking of the future as a current experience

46:58 Anticipation; measurement; standards; no better or worse, just what it is

54:15 Being comfortable; relaxation; borderless sensations; confounding categories and language