12 excerpts, 55:30 total duration
2. “When one is in the midst of an unpleasant situation, for example one is very stressed because one is running out of time trying to meet a deadline, what should one do? Does one focus on the bodily sensation at that time while trying to do the work at hand? There are tremendous negative forces at the time distracting one from concentrating or anything.” Answered by Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia. [Suffering] [Work] [Time management] [Mindfulness of body] // [Concentration] [Ignorance] [Craving] [Insight Meditation Society] [Mindfulness of breathing]
Sutta: MN 10.3: “Having removed desire and aversion for the world.”
7. “How often and for how long do you recommend practicing meditation at home? Daily, twice a day, 45 minutes, 30 minutes? Thank you!!!” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Meditation/General advice ] [Lay life] [Time management] // [Idealism]
10. “I was wondering how I include the discernment obtained from lifting up the mind to solve a life issue. I wish I could be more intelligent and brighter to solve my life problem in a skillful way. Please advise.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Discernment] [Everyday life ] // [Trust] [Meditation retreats] [Time management]
Story: A disciple of Ajahn Chah moves to Bangkok. [Ajahn Chah] [Lay life] [Commerce/economics] [Time management]
13. “It seems that monks have a pretty strict schedule. What is the purpose of this?” Answered by Ajahn Ñāṇiko. [Monastic routine] [Time management] // [Vinaya] [Lunar observance days] [Eating after noon] [Devotion to wakefulness] [Ascetic practices]
11. “Whatever you do, if you do it with care and attention, it takes longer. If I rush, the task would not be done so well. How do we give care and attention in a quick manner?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Mindfulness] [Clear comprehension] [Time management] // [Right Mindfulness] [Ardency]
Story: A man moves so slowly paying care and attention that he annoys his family. [Family]
Quote: “A good thief is really mindful.” Ajahn Chah [Ajahn Chah]