Culadasa's Curriculum, Part 9 - Preparing the Soil: How to Approach the Path (2)

Culadasa gives the historical background of Sanskrit word “karma” and explains the Buddha’s presentation of karma. How “karma” creates our world and how in ultimate reality the “self” does not exist i...

15 Maalis 201718min

"Olympic athletes achieve tremendous things by apparent sheer force of will. This seems in contrast to the practices that we are learning here. Can you comment on this?" Culadasa comments on the obser...

15 Maalis 201717min

How Do I Do Walking Meditation? Culadasa gives brief instructions on walking meditation. Buy Culadasa's books on Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/culadasa Follow Culadasa on Facebook: https://www.fa...

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Culadasa details the five aggregates and explains how examining them is one method that is used to see if the self that is independent, enduring, and separate can be found. Buy Culadasa's books on Am...

15 Maalis 201717min

What should one do when Piti arises? Piti is a very specific joy associated with a state of deep tranquillity. It is often translated with the English words “joy” or “rapture” and is distinguished fro...

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If the mind is thought, then what is the silence? Culadasa discusses what is going on when the mind is silent and the benefits of bringing the mind to a state of rest. He touches briefly on the menta...

15 Maalis 201710min

Do I still label the thoughts when I notice subtle distractions? Culadasa gives tips for dealing with subtle distractions at the fourth stage. Buy Culadasa's books on Amazon: http://amazon.com/autho...

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How can we change what happens to us when karma says we only get back exactly what we give? Culadasa discusses what ultimately motivates morality and the limitations of the karmic model as understood...

15 Maalis 201721min