Ajahn Cunda reflects on what advice he would have given to himself when he arrived at the monastery. He reflects on his original motivations for going forth as well as difficulties. He encourages himself to prioritize meditation and engage in the process of examining oneself. Finally, he offers advice on how to go about dealing with painful experiences, letting go of pleasure, and unwholesome mental states as they arise.

This Dhamma talk was offered on July 13, 2020 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.