Ajahn Kaccana describes the six recollections which the Buddha taught to inspire perserverance and gladden and brighten the mind. These are: recollection of the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, one’s virtue, one’s generosity, and traits of the Devas. One can employ these recollections with breath meditation or other techniques for stilling the mind. This talk was offered on November 25, 2018 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.