References – SN 41: Linked Discourses with Citta the Householder 
Sutta / Saṁyutta Nikāya / SN 41: Cittasaṁyutta
Saṁyutta Nikāya 41.7: With Godatta 

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Readings from The Island by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, Chapter 12, pp. 198-203. Read by Ajahn Pasanno:

Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu, Heartwood from the Bodhi Tree, pp. 51-2.

Suttas: SN 35.85; SN 41.7; DN 16.2.25; Vsm 21.70.

Readings from The Island [2025], Session 50


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Reflections by Ajahn Amaro on “Passion is a maker of measurement; aversion is a maker of measurement...” (SN 41.7). [Perception] [Judgementalism ] [Sensual desire] [Aversion] // [Unwholesome Roots] [Conventions]

Quote: “Is this long or short?” — Ajahn Chah. [Ajahn Chah]

Readings from The Island [2025], Session 50, Excerpt 5


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Story: Ajahn Pasanno comes across handwritten notes about Ajahn Chah’s teachings in the library at Wat Pleng. Told by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro. [Ajahn Pasanno] [Ajahn Chah] [Wat Phleng Vipassanā]

Quote: “What is the essence of the Buddha’s teachings?”—“Is this a big piece of wood or a small piece of wood?” — Ajahn Chah. Quoted by Ajahn Pasanno. [Perception] [Conventions] [Desire]

Sutta: SN 41.7: “Passion is a maker of measurement.”

Readings from The Island [2025], Session 50, Excerpt 6


Saṁyutta Nikāya 41.10: Seeing the Sick 

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Reading: SN 41.10: Death of Citta the Householder Read by Ajahn Pasanno. [Great disciples] [Death] // [Deva] [Faith] [Three Refuges] [Generosity]

Death and Dying [2014], Session 1, Excerpt 4