Thai Forest Dhamma

in the tradition of Lungphu Mun Bhuridatto

and his western disciples

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Dhamma talk given byAjahn Martin
TitleThe fundamental law of the universe
Date24 Jan 2015
Languageen
LocationWat Pa Baan Taad
AudienceMeditators
Content / Description

Difficulty concentrating, practise is like learning to walk, programming the body, difficulty growing up, getting control of the citta, heaven & hell, doubt – the 1st fetter, kamma – can't be erased – the only escape is Nibbana, intention creates kamma, not knowing our intentions, importance of sati (awareness), what is reborn? What is 'I'? The 5 khandhas, self is like a pocket watch, Anatta – not-self, the inner-movie of life, life is like a video game, the commentator, the 2 powers in our heart – kilesas & Dhamma, staying with unpleasant feelings, rollercoaster of life, how to obtain a human birth – a rare opportunity, drugs & alcohol, dealing with kamma, looking inside not outside, cleaning the heart, cutting down on sleep, sati in daily life, the meaning of 'religion'.