In this sutta we learn that the path attainment is prone to being lost unless it is taken care of by keeping precepts, just like a wound which is newly opened and must be cleaned and tended to.

Bhante comments on the standard sutta about the four foundations of mindfulness but gives a different view of what Mindfulness is and how Breath is done.

      This short guide by Bhante Vimalaramsi will help you work with your past painful memories and hard-hardedness. He developed this process over a two year period in which he practiced this meditation every day.  This unique process goes right to the heart of what is stopping you from feeling happiness and lovingkindness in the present. It only takes a short time doing this practice and many of these obstacles are removed - for good. The most important attitude to have is a sincere desire to Change!

This is the Guide to TWIM which details all of the instructions for the Metta or Lovingkindness Meditation using the 6Rs. If one practices in this way one will experience very soon the eight Tranquil Aware Jhanas and ultimately awakening. You can get the Paperback or Kindle version at Amazon.com by searching Bhante Vimlaramsi.

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A Guide to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation

Beginning Instructions for Metta and the 6Rs from the Nov 2016 St. Francis Retreat.

This was the first night's talk from the thxgiving retreat.

The path the Buddha traveled to enlightenment. What worked and what didn't work.

This sutta proves the Buddha tried concentration meditation and it didn't work!