What Should I Pay Attention to? | Christopher #3 | 8.27.21

Dhammarato answers Christopher's question, "what is it that should be paid attention to?" and also gives beginning instructions to the practice of anapanasati.

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00:00:00 What is it that should be paid attention to?

00:05:56 Anapanasati objects: body, feelings, mind, mind objects

00:13:00 Making the mind fit for work with Nurturing thoughts

00:20:29 Develop the skills one by one as they occur

00:28:39 Wholesome vs. unwholesome thoughts

00:35:40 Right Sati, Right View, Right Effort, Right Attitude

00:43:14 Examples of wholesome thoughts (gladdening the mind)

00:47:15 Comfort (posture), satisfaction

00:49:34 The first noble step on the path of confidence, wholesome thoughts