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 Directed thought and evaluation (vitakka-vicāra)
Alternative translations: Applied and sustained thought
Glosses: Thinking (skillful)
Parent topic: Right Concentration
See also: Proliferation
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Metta Retreat, Session 3 – Sep. 11, 2008

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8. “I’m not sure in the context of this retreat when to be resting simply with the four foundations of mindfulness and when to be reciting metta phrases. Can you please advise as to how/when to skillfully move from one practice to the other?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Right Mindfulness] [Goodwill] [Mantra] // [Emotion] [Sloth and torpor] [Mindfulness of body] [Calming meditation] [Discernment]

Sutta: MN 19: Dvedhāvitakka Sutta [Directed thought and evaluation] [Skillful qualities]