The Sangha UK #75 | 8.17.22

The Sangha discuss the simplicity of the Dhamma and make analogies with scientific enquiry and the mindset of various professions. #buddhadhamma #scienceexperiment #investigation 

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00:00:00 The mind of a scientist and parallels with effective practice

00:02:51 Analogy of a woodworker and an architect; understanding arising and passing away 

00:11:07 Being blindfolded by craving, aversion, and the hindrances; waking up to the senses

00:13:30 The symbol of justice is flawed; trying to fix the world from a position of fear

00:15:17 Becoming entranced by a role; being an arbiter of justice and truth

00:19:32 We cause our own dissatisfaction; throwing a tantrum; choosing dukkha-nirodha to recondition the mind

00:25:07 The Ingram and Dhammarato Mahasi debate and gladdening the mind

00:33:17 Ridiculous social conditioning; draining the swamp of unwholesome thoughts

00:41:02 You win every battle you’re not a part of; wanting to conquer people

00:43:34 It’s more important to make friends; right noble wisdom

00:48:26 Whenever you remember; “every time” is a delusion; time is an emergent phenomenon 

00:54:50 The teachings are simple - deceptively simple; see for yourself 

00:58:10 Dhamma talks are like training wheels