There can be a distancing that occurs when trying to observe the breath. Resting doesn’t involve struggle and increases quality of attention.

Breath: Observe or Rest?

Translator/teacher Ken McLeod provides spiritual practitioners with the essence of Buddhist practice. Ken is noted for his ability to present profound teachings and practices in clear straightforward language free from the myths and cultural overlays that make many Eastern teachings difficult to understand. These podcasts are a sampling of the 300+ recordings, some with transcripts, freely available at UnfetteredMind.org under Teachings. Our website also has dozens of original articles and translations of Buddhist texts.

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Consequences of ignoring what arises from meditation; what is meant by sentient beings are infinite, I vow to save them all

Resting, Energy, and Sentient Beings

Questions on alcohol, pornography, and shame.

Addiction

Questions on whether one tradition is better than another and what are the benefits to doing a three-year retreat.

Buddhist schools and retreats

Buddhist Concepts Pt. 2

Five skandhas, twelve sense fields, eighteen elements, twelve links, four truths, time.

Breath: Observe or Rest?

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