There’s Nothing to It | Ron #2 | 2.8.22

Ron and Dhammarato discuss how to deal with atypical experiences as just another mind moment, controlling the feelings, and spreading the joy.

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00:00 Elusive experiences, Mahasi, attainments

05:45 We have to see dukkha to embark on the journey

07:19 Dependently arising

09:56 Experiences are ordinary - no superlatives required

13:00 Getting stuck in the past (hindrances)

17:04 Setting a standard, seeing the measure

21:47 There’s nothing to it

22:53 You can control your feelings and there’s a process for doing it

23:46 The Buddha figured this out 2500 years ago but most will never listen

27:07 Whistle while you work