Emptiness (suññatā)
Indeterminate qualities / Characteristics of existence / Emptiness 
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Awaken to the New Year Retreat, Session 2 – Jan. 1, 2021

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4. “What technique to use to realize the fruits of this practice in this life? What technique is easiest and most effective?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/Techniques ] [Stages of awakening] // [Ardency] [Energy] [Right Effort] [Learning] [Practicing in accordance with Dhamma]

Quote: “I can guarantee that looking for the easiest way is the least effective way.”

Quote: “Practice is one mistake after another.” — Dōgen. [Dōgen]

Story: Someone asks the Dalai Lama, “What is the easiest and quickest way to realize emptiness?” The Dalai Lama cries. [Dalai Lama] [Emptiness] [Fierce/direct teaching]

Sutta: AN 3.137: A teaching of effort.


Readings from The Island, Session 49 – Mar. 19, 2025

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10. Recollections of Ajahn Paññānanda’s quality of internal seclusion. Recounted by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Paññānanda ] [Seclusion] [Emptiness] // [Western Ajahn Chah monasteries] [Teaching Dhamma] [Dhamma recordings] [Media] [Self-identity view]