8 excerpts, 27:30 total duration
11. “May I ask the whole Abhayagiri gang what is your favorite meditation object?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno, Ajahn Karuṇadhammo, Ajahn Sudhīro, Debbie Stamp and Bhante Suddhāso. [Meditation/Techniques] // [Mindfulness of breathing] [Unattractiveness] [Recollection/Death] [Goodwill] [Buddho mantra] [Mindfulness of feeling] [Sound of silence] [Impermanence]
22. “Could you speak about the subtle ringing in the ear known as the sound of silence as a meditation object, both on its own and in conjunction with ānāpānasati?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Mindfulness of breathing] // [Ajahn Sumedho] [Ajahn Amaro]
13. “There’s a short book at the monastery about using the ever-present high-pitched buzz, also known as the sound of silence. Could you comment on how to use the sound of silence as an insight practice?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Insight meditation] // [Ajahn Sumedho] [Ajahn Amaro] [Ajahn Pasanno] [Characteristics of existence]
Reference: Inner Listening by Ajahn Amaro.
2. Discussion about evaluating the results of practice. Led by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/Results] [Right Effort] // [Faith] [Investigation of states] [Self-identity view] [Not-self]
Comment: I notice that I have preconceptions about the way I evaluate my practice.
Response: Ajahn Pasanno distinguishes between investigation and evaluation.
The very pattern, “What will make me good enough?” is suffering. Comment by Ajahn Kaccāna. [Habits] [Cause of Suffering]
Response by Ajahn Pasanno.
Story: Aversion towards the nada sound and the importance of having a teacher. Told by Ajahn Jotipālo. [Teachers] [Ajahn Jotipālo] [Sound of silence] [Aversion] [Insight Meditation Society] [Ajahn Amaro]
13. “Could you please talk a bit about using the sound of silence (“nada sound”) as a meditation object?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence]
1. “Thank you for additional information on the Sound of Silence. I’ve known of the Sound of Silence, but not that there was any formal or structured practice around it. I’m wondering if Ajahn Chah or his predecessors did any teachings on this or if there are suttas related to it.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Ajahn Chah] [Sutta]
Reference: Inner Listening by Ajahn Amaro. [Sound of silence]
5. “Breathing is connected to body, mind, and emotion. Is the sound of silence part of the body?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Sound of silence] [Mindfulness of breathing] // [Ajahn Pasanno] [Mindfulness of mind] [Tranquility]
2. “Is there a Pāli word that you think equates to the sound of silence?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Pāli] [Sound of silence]
Reference: Śhūrangama Sūtra.