Dhammarato Dhamma

Wholesome Mind, Sati, Flow State, Postures, Critical Thinking, Restlessness | Parker #3 | 4.20.21

Dhammarato and Parker talk about what to do once one can get their mind into a wholesome state, sati, the flow state in sports, meditation postures, critical thinking, and restlessness
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00:00:00 Practice00:04:00 MN 111, One by One as They Occur, Sariputta00:07:55 Once the Mind Is Wholesome, We Can Note.00:15:05 Sati Is Developed in Two Ways: How Often & How Quick00:21:37 Nirvana: To Cool Off, Flow State in Sports00:29:00 Stuff Western Buddhism Misses out On00:31:45 History of the Zen Sitting Posture00:36:15 Postures & Pain00:42:15 Right View Develops by Spending Time in Wholesome, Critical Thinking00:46:20 The Four Kinds of Kamma00:53:40 The Fetter of Restlessness, Correctly Procrastinating01:10:00 Nature of the Self vs. Nature of Dukkha01:17:40 Language, Human's Aren't That Special01:23:20 Learning Through Discernment01:27:00 Breathing Through the Mouth vs. Nose

Right Effort, Right Attitude, Right View, 1st Step of Sotāpanna, Breathing | Joni #1 | 4.18.21

This was Dhammarato's and Joni's first skype call. They covered Right Effort, Right Attitude, Right View; the first step of the sotāpanna, and correct breathing.
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00:00 Introduction01:00 What Western Buddhism Is Missing... Put Skin in the Game! Right Effort, Right Attitude, Right View.08:00 Two Kinds of Thoughts, Gladdening the Mind17:50 Story of the Cow Heard23:00 Seize the Breath26:00 The Practice is Always Joyful, Lighten up!31:00 Joni's Practice34:00 Unification of Mind, Noble Practice37:15 Insights & Right View41:00 The First Knowledge/Step of the SotÄpanna49:00 Anattā, Find Out What You Are Not1:00:00 What to Do Once One Is Fit for Work1:10:25 Diaphragmatic Breathing & Posture1:25:30 Concluding Thoughts

Restlessness, Rehabilitation vs. Reconciliation, Right Livelihood, US Wats | Parker #5 | 5.1.21

Dhammarato and Parker talk about restlessness, rehabilitation vs. reconciliation, right livelihood, and staying in wats in the United States.
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00:00:00 Restlessness, Kahler's Five Drivers00:12:55 Right View & Right Effort: Cost-Benefit Analysis00:22:40 Rehabilitation, not Reconciliation00:36:00 The Means Justify the Ends... But There Are No Ends in the Dhamma, Right Livelihood00:43:10 The Sangha00:51:35 Western Buddhism is a One-Legged Stool00:59:00 Competition Among Meditation Teachers in the West, The Open Sangha Foundation (https://opensanghacollective.org/), Wats in the United States01:12:25 How to Stay at a Wat as a Lay Person (1/2)01:18:44 The Origin of the Word Wat and the Actual Physical Wats01:24:20 How to Stay at a Wat as a Lay Person (2/2)

First and Second Jhanas, Gladdening the Mind, and Investigation | Vitaliy #1 | 4.28.21

Vitaliy and Dhammarato talk for the first time. Vitaliy gives descriptions of his experience with the first and second jhanas. After talking about the benefits of gladdening the mind and breathing deeply, Dhammarato suggests that Vitaliy get into this jhana outside of formal practice (in everyday life)—starting at around 34:00. Once one is fit for work, they can start using their skills to investigate phenomena like rising and passing.
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How To Deal with Fatigue | Robert S | 4.27.21

Dhammarato catches up with Robert, who has been having some issues of tiredness and fatigue. Dhammarato suggests that Robert use sati, deepen his breathing, and pin down these sensations of tiredness. Dhammarato emphasizes how one needs to have skin in the game, rather than living on autopilot. Otherwise, Robert's practice has been really successful!
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Ayub #1 | 4.25.21

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Dana and the Noble Benefits of Generosity | Matt G #29 | 4.5.21

Dhammarato explains the benefits of dana, or generosity. He explains the differences between ordinary and noble generosity. The joy of generosity can be found right in the present moment!
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Correct Practice, City Life, and Benefits of Seclusion | Robert Co #13, Keyshawn | 4.27.21

Dhammarato talks about why one might start to dislike their practice. Correct Anapanasati is joyous and can be done right now. Dhammarato, Robert, and Keyshawn also discuss living in the city and the benefits of seclusion.
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Olivier #6 | 4.23.21

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Peter J #3 | 4.21.21

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