Non-contention
Parent topic: Skillful qualities
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Metta Retreat, Session 2 – Sep. 10, 2008

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8. “What does ‘non-contention’ mean?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Non-contention] // [Aversion] [Fear]


Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 4 – Nov. 26, 2013

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14. “How does one reconcile the apparent complete lack of control that is experienced in meditation...with the apparent need to control one’s circumstances off the cushion. Is it possible to live with complete non-contention and still have an organized life?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Everyday life] [Meditation] [Volition] [Non-contention]


Teen Weekend 2017 – Sep. 2, 2017

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20. “Is the point of the precepts to create as much well-being and as little pain in your environment as possible?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Precepts] [Happiness] // [Non-contention] [Communal harmony] [Trust]


The Teaching and the Training, Session 10 – Mar. 28, 2018

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5. “How do we use sutta study in our practice and what are the pitfalls?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sutta] [Views] [Learning] // [Non-contention] [Self-identity view] [Culture/India] [Relinquishment]

Sutta: MN 18