Four Protective Meditations (caturārakkhā bhāvanā)
Meditation / Four Protective Meditations
Subtags: Mindfulness of body, Unattractiveness, Recollection/Buddha, Goodwill
2 excerpts, 10:15 total duration

2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 4 – Nov. 25, 2014

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15. “Although in reasonable condition, I am realizing that fear / anxiety of death / non-becoming is pervasive in the background of my daily life. Does the Buddha speak to that which continues after the body dies? Other than the five recollections and contemplating impermanence, does he offer guidance on how to best prepare to greet ones own death? Thank you so much.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Fear] [Death ] [Rebirth] [Recollection] [Impermanence] // [Naturalness] [Spiritual urgency] [Clear comprehension] [Mindfulness of body] [Dispassion] [Divine Abidings] [Recollection/Devas] [Protective Meditations] [Factors of Awakening]

Quote: “The Dhamma is neither tall nor short, black nor white; it’s just right (por dee)” — Ajahn Kinaree. [Ajahn Kinaree] [Dhamma] [Middle Path]


Thanksgiving Retreat 2016, Session 8 – Nov. 26, 2016

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5. “Would you briefly say the name again of the protective meditations?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Protective Meditations]