12 excerpts, 56:53 total duration
16. “Regarding your instruction on sloth and torpor, can you explain how to look for the light in your mind? How to work with using ‘Buddho’ without forcing? How to apply the right effort and how to invite the brightness to grow when it is present?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Perception of light] [Buddho mantra] // [Directed thought and evaluation] [Perception]
3. “At times the breath becomes very subtle, almost imperceptible. I try to focus on the still point, but don’t seem to be able to absorb. No lights have yet appeared. The space is quite pleasant, but eventually the refinement seems to dissipate and fade. Anything else to ‘do?’” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Mindfulness of breathing] [Concentration] [Perception of light] [Spaciousness] [Happiness] // [Proliferation] [Knowing itself]
6. “How does one practice with perception of light? I was told to ignore it (as a nimitta) and that it was a metaphor.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Perception of light] [Nimitta] [Symbolism/metaphor] // [Ajahn Pasanno] [Mindfulness of breathing]
Sutta: AN 4.41: Four kinds of concentration. [Concentration]