What is Karma? - Culadasa
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 Mar 201718min
Will Power and Achievement - Culadasa
"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 Mar 201717min
Walking Meditation - Culadasa
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...
15 Mar 20172min
The Five Aggregates and “No-Self” - Culadasa
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 Mar 201717min
Piti (Joy) - Culadasa
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...
15 Mar 201731min
Silence of the Mind - Culadasa
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 Mar 201710min
Subtle Distractions and Gross Dullness - Culadasa
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...
15 Mar 20173min
Motivation for Morality - Culadasa
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 Mar 201721min
