Collection #4 |
Compassion Meditation, Forgiveness Meditation,
Contemplation of Not-Self (2011/2012)
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Many modern people's hearts are weighed down by self-aversion. This experience – in essence, a habit of the mind – is both painful and debilitating. By understanding that ultimately there is no unchanging 'self' this habit can be seen through. The contemplation of Not-Self, and the practices of Compassion and Forgiveness are presented to support our letting go of grudges and painful, fixed views. While learning to forgive the 'conventional self', these meditations also train meditators to generate and then rest in an innate awareness that sees things as they really are – as 'not-self.' These powerful meditation practices when supported by the other practices of generosity, the maintaining of ethical standards of behaviour and the cultivation of Loving-Kindness - will after some time, assist practitioners in developing a deep and resilient sense of well-being as well as a healthy sense of self-respect and self-care. This is an excellent foundation for the ongoing deepening of calm and insight - qualities at eventually lead to an even greater sense of well-being that shines through, above and beyond any restricting 'sense of self'.
(Ajahn Achalo)
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Compassion Meditation, Forgiveness, Contemplation of Not-Self (2011/2012)
1 - Establishing clear awareness, body sweeping and breath awareness (45 min)
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2 - Gently pulling back from thoughts, feelings, emotions - awareness on the breath (46 mins)
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3 - Bathing the mind with clear awareness, bathing the mind with kindness (for the end of the day, 45 min)
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4 - Breath and 'Budh-Dho', with in-depth instructions and reflections (46 min)
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5 - Simple Breath meditation with wise reflections to assist with staying in the moment (20 min)
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6 - Acknowledging Suffering deeply and responding with Compassion and Kindness (57 mins)
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7 - Loving-Kindness reflection and meditation (45 min)
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8 - Cool Loving-Acceptance, Warm Living-Kindness (45 min)
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9 - Forgiveness practice for oneself and others (50 min)
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10 - Letting go of aversion to oneself and others, through Wisdom and Compassion (48 min)
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11 - Breath meditation with Contemplation of 'Not-Self' (46 min)
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12 - Accepting death ... forgiveness in the face of death (35 min)
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13 - Imagining meeting Lord Buddha and receiving his metta (24 min)
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14 - Mindful of Death and Impermanence (35 min)
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15 - Breath meditation with Body Contemplation (Hair, Nails Teeth)
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16 - Metta meditation with Body Contemplation (Hair, Teeth, Backbone)
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17 - Metta meditation leading into investigation of the body as elements in space
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