Buddha-Sasana

Contemplation of postures

We take up the second satipatthana exercise, also among the body contemplations, and deepen our understanding of internal analysis. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 6, 4/22/2022)

Contemplation of breath

We take up the first of about twenty satipatthana exercises, and the first of the body contemplations: contemplation of breath. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 5, 4/15/2022)

The toolbox

We begin reading the Satipatthana Sutta and introduce toolbox of mental faculties we are asked to maintain in the practice of Satipatthana. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 4, 4/8/2022)

On effort and mindfulness

We discuss the role of right effort and right mindfulness in the Satipatthana. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 3, 4/1/2022)

From understanding to concentration

We discuss the role of right understanding and right samadhi in the Satipatthana. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 2, 3/18/2022)

The context of satipatthana

We introduce the art of mindful observation and discuss the place of satipatthana in the noble eightfold path. Find supplementary materials at sitagu.org/shortlinks/satipatthana/ (Rethinking Satipatthana, talk 1, 3/18/2022)

The challenges for modern Buddhism

How close are we to developing a strong and healthy Sasana in the west? (A culture of awakening, talk 14, 3/11/2022)

The roots of modern Buddhism

We look at how western Buddhism was shaped in 19th century colonial Asia. (A culture of awakening, talk 13, 3/4/2022)

How adept and folk Buddhism coexist

Folk Buddhism is tethered to adept Buddhist through refuge and plays a healthy role in the sasana. We look at Pure Land as an example. (A culture of awakening, talk 12, 2/25/2022)

Folk Buddhism

Folk Buddhism is the common understanding of what constitutes the Buddha’s teachings in a particular culture. (A culture of awakening, talk 11, 2/18/2022)