2. “Do you have any suggestions for contemplating the origin of the body?” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Body/form] [Birth] [Aggregates]
4. “I’m having trouble integrating some of the teachings in the context of preparing to have a child...How might one be fully open to the lightness and joy surrounding birth while remaining deeply aware of these other truths of existence?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Family] [Birth ] [Characteristics of existence] // [Trust] [Heedfulness] [Generosity]
15. “Please explain which comes first birth or becoming for example with anger or any feeling or character?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Birth ] [Becoming] [Dependent origination]
1. “Can you share perspectives on birth from the Thai Forest Tradition?” Answered by Ajahn Ñāṇiko and Janejira Sutanonpaiboon. [Birth] [Thai Forest Tradition] // [Ajahn Anek] [Western psychology] [Ajahn Plien] [Rebirth] [Memory]
15. “My friend is having anxiety about her pregnancy issues. These are understandable but not helpful for her well-being. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with legitimate fears?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Restlessness and worry] [Health] [Birth] [Fear] // [Visualization] [Goodwill] [Compassion]
Follow-up: “Would this go under the category of taking a smaller peg? (MN 20 method one)” [Directed thought and evaluation]