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These Dhamma talks and guided meditation were delivered in Santisukharama Hermitage in Kota Tinggi on Nov and Dec 2010. The talks can be divided in a few categories. Below are the synopsis of each categories.
1. Basic Instructions - Some reminders of what should be done during a retreat. These include basic instructions on sitting and walking meditation. - (01, 02, 03 & 04) - 4 talks.
2. Abandoning the Hindrances - Based on the Discourse on Abandoning the Hindrances in Anguttara Nikaya 1, ii. These lectures discussed on the nature of each of the hindrances (sensual desire, ill-will, sloth & torpor, restlessness & worry and skeptical doubt), being not reactive instead being able to accept them as they really are and to overcome them rightly and skillfully using vipassana, samatha, and other skillful techniques. - (06, 07, 08, 10, 11 and 12) - 6 talks.
3. Full Understanding - These lectures look into different kinds full understanding (parin~n~a) as a yogi progresses in the vipassana path. Also, briefly discussing different kinds on contemplation (anupassana) e.g contemplation of dispassion and cessation. - (14, 15 and 16) - 3 talks.
4. 5 Controlling Faculties - As a yogi progresses further, he must learn how to balance his mental faculties of confidence (saddha), effort (viriya), mindfulness (sati), concentration (samadhi) and wisdom (pan~n~a). In order to do so, he has to experience the true nature of each and every faculties. Balancing of mental faculties take lots of trial and error and these lectures help to lay down the principles and some techniques on how to rightly balance them in different ways. - (18, 19, 20, 22, 23) - 5 talks.
5. Clear Comprenhension (sampajan~n~a) - These lectures discussed about our purpose or motive on why do we come for a retreat and the intentions that arises during meditation. Then it look in the suitability of our intentions. Then it followed by discussing the domain or boundary of the vipassana practice and to recognise what can or cannot be use as a vipassana object. Also a yogi really need to be precise and through his meditations objects as this is mentioned in the aspect of non-delusion or wisdom. - (24, 26 and 27) - 3 talks.
6. Questions & Answers - The questions were asked by residing yogis. These interesting questions and answers sessions have various aspects regarding vipassana meditation or related to vipassana. (05, 09, 13, 17, 21, 25 and 29) - 7 Q & A sessions.
7. Striving for Excellence - A single talk discussing the five criteria needed in a yogi to strive for excellence in vipassana development (or even samatha). - (28)
8. Guided Meditation - These guided meditation practices are based on the 4 Divine Abidings (Brahmavihara) were done after the dhamma talks for about 20 mins. The 4 Divine Abiding are Loving-Kindness (metta) - (3 sessions), Compassion (karuna) - (3 sessions), Appreciate Joy (mudita) - (3 sessions) and Equanimity (upekkha) - (3 sessions). These samatha meditation are helpful and useful to support the yogi for his progress and overcoming certain defilement. Also in his daily life, it will be very helpful for his well-being and happiness.
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