In this array Tan Ajahn Jayasaro, gives an key to Buddhist meditation, being partial of the trail heading to surpassing happiness, middle assent as well as ransom from suffering.

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1. 

   your are a very convincing iv had second thoughts on turning to buddhism but then i thought theres alot of diffrent religions i though about wiccian but i said no i thought about hinduism but i tryed it with a friend and said nooo way and then i read 2 books on buddhism searched it alot and i said this is perfect but i couldnt keep myself on wanting to do it so i saw these videos and i want too doo it!

   Comment by aaronjie — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   Useful and practical: thanks!

   Comment by eon1968 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   Very well said

   Comment by redtortoise76 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   I love your videos. The buddhah says accept everything in life and you will have inner peace. Accept the people in your work,accept friends and accept family and that way your not in war with yourself. Meditate on that saying it sure help me alot. Thank you

   Comment by Leelyndal — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   Im everywhere .. :}

   Comment by Unityspirit50 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   It souns like you are there but you are not there!

   Comment by alfulani5 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   TO have control is to let go of control. there is no body that is separate. you cant take a life for its not limited and was neverborn. the body is but shell for the eternal unborn uncreated. you are that buddha the infinite light. thats my opinion not that of buddhist teaching perhaps.

   Comment by Unityspirit50 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   I have a question about Buddhah.

   Buddhism says one cannot attain nirvana unless he takes 100% charge of his body i.e. Nature has no business whatsoever.

   Since Buddah has died we are down to only two possiblities.

   1.Buddah did not have full control over his body and he let God take his life!
   2. buddah had full control over his body. But due to some reason he decided to give up that control and let God take his life, more or less like committing suicicde.

   Which one is it?

   Comment by alfulani5 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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   As the venerable monk said in this video clip, those 2 sides of the same coin (i.e. Samatha and Vipassana) and can not be separated. Yes, these terms are in the Tipitaka. BTW, I am an Abhidhamma student (Buddhist metaphysics, that is)

   Comment by bluejetOmega — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    Thank you!

    Comment by kirk7524875248 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    The Buddha described 40 different forms of meditation. See the Mahasatipatthana Sutta.

    Comment by artynz — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    I hear a lot about “Shamatha” and “Vipassana”. I was just wondering, did the Bhudda talk about these two specific kinds of meditation per se, in the Pali Suttas that is? Are there suttas describing these two divisions specifically? Or are these later subdivisions of what the Buddha’s perscription of mindfullness? Metta!

    Comment by kirk7524875248 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    on the other hand, “vipassana” is a bit of a complex thing that will help you stop the cycle of karma and rebirth.

    in this day and age its quite difficult to find buddhism in its purest form. buddhist teachings have been incorrectly abstracted in the west and all over the world (mostly bcos ppl misunderstood the buddha) and also i think cos some wanna destroy buddhism.

    to learn real buddhism you have to goto countries like sri lanka, burma, thailand, etc.

    Comment by djnitehawk101 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    “metta” is just one form of “samatha” where one would focus on just one meditation object. ie: generating the same intention/thought over and over again; while when noticing that the mind has esacaped to another thought (a sound, a straying thought, a smell, etc) the meditator notices that and brings their attention back to the main meditation object. “samatha” will generate you massive amounts of good karma(“kusal”) and will not shorten/stop your “samsara”(non-stop rebirth). cont…

    Comment by djnitehawk101 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    Indeed, I think you’re right. He never mentioned, per se, either. But people have broken them down that way, for a clear understanding and for convenience, which is fine! So I guess a “Metta” meditation would “fall into” the category of Vipassana. Thanks for the helpful reply!

    Comment by kirk7524875248 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    the way i understand it, “samatha” and “vipassana” are the two types/ categories of meditations. every buddhist meditation technique is either of type “samatha” or of the type “vipassana”. i might be wrong. so pls someone correct me if im wrong. im not a buddhist monk.

    Comment by djnitehawk101 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    I love your videos. The buddhah says accept everything in life and you will have inner peace. Accept people at work ,friends ,and family,and you will not be in war wih youself. Meditate on that saying it sure help me out alot. Thank you

    Comment by Leelyndal — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    I wish you well on your journey. The Buddhist path is an inner one that we often have to walk alone but it is very rewarding. Constant meditation is the key, the results come slowly but most surely!!!

    Comment by kusalaviro — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

19. 

    Can you explain how you know this?

    Comment by kusalaviro — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    We haven’t made him a god, he is our teacher and his image gives us inspiration. He told us that only we can work out our own salvation by turning our focus inwards and finding the ultimate reality… Peace.

    Comment by kusalaviro — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    It’s too bad this person wants to show only their misunderstanding. I would rather have seen some questions from this person.

    Comment by barrieev — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    Knowledge of one, one will know all

    Comment by jay91fray — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    The buddha was and is a being of light enlighten by Jesus to light the way of darkness for those days jesus was not in the planet. Even dough he died he will receive a huge gift when he will rise with the saints of Christ when god return.

    Comment by Leelyndal — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    Satan has multitudes following the teachings of Buddha. But Buddha is dead, he is still in his grave. He is powerless to Save for he was only a man. Even, before he died, he told his friends, “I am not a god. Don’t make me one.” So, they clearly disobeyed him.

    Comment by Eye2Eye44 — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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    actually theres no problem with believing in the teachings of christianity (Catholic, protestant, rasta, whatever) or other religions and combining it with buddhist teachings. The Dalai Lama once said that “All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness … the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.”

    Comment by masterknaster — April 30, 2009 @ 2:16 pm

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