11 excerpts, 41:33 total duration
14. “Sometimes I label thoughts as ‘planning,’ ‘memory,’ and ‘fantasy.’ How do these labels fit with the Five Hindrances. Are they forms of restlessness?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noting] [Hindrances] [Restlessness and worry]
26. “Does nirodha also mean cessation, no problem? I have been using nirodha to note cessation of the out-breath. Is that correct?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Cessation] [Mindfulness of breathing] [Noting]
7. “Is there a distinction between the awareness and the naming? Does naming bring intellect or self into play? Is confusion the nagging sense of self or self-consciousness?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Knowing itself] [Perception] [Noting] [Self-identity view] [Delusion] // [Investigation of states] [Proliferation] [Relinquishment] [Equanimity] [Doubt] [Mindfulness of body] [Continuity of mindfulness]
17. “How do you teach noting/labeling in meditation?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noting]
1. “Do you find labelling helpful?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noting] [Ajahn Pasanno] // [Proliferation]
Simile: The hammer looking for nails everywhere.
4. “The naming of proliferation—I’m getting to this idea that, okay now that I named it, it will stop now. I have this hope that I’ve found the key that’s gonna stop it all and then I get frustrated with myself because it’s still going on. Do I have to name it again? What do I do now?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Noting] [Proliferation] // [Relinquishment] [Non-identification] [Mindfulness of body]
5. “It seems there are so many things to comment on it is kind of overwhelming. How to deal with that?” Answered by Ajahn Amaro. [Noting] // [Mindfulness of body] [Present moment awareness]
Story: “The body understands!” Told by Ajahn Pasanno. [Zen] [Koan]