Thai Forest Dhamma

in the tradition of Lungphu Mun Bhuridatto

and his western disciples

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Dhamma talk given byAjahn Martin
TitleThe 4 Noble Truths, the path of wisdom *
Date16 Jul 2007
Languageen
LocationWat Pa Baan Taad
AudienceMeditators
Content / Description

The Four Noble Truths. Sila (The Five Precepts), Samadhi (Concentration and Mindfulness) and Pa๑๑a (Wisdom developed in the heart). Description of Samadhi stages. The One Who Knows: the knowing nature of the citta. Appana Samadhi: the “Nibbana of the little man”. “Visiting Rome”: a simile. The Five Khandhas. The Path of Investigation. The “monkey mind”. Calming down the mind. Gold Rush: a simile. Finding the “gold” within our own heart.