Ven Candā leads a discussion around AN 4.117, on the topic of guarding the mind. The talk starts with a sutta reading and reflection, followed by an hour of comments and reflection with participants.

[0:00] Intro and sutta reading

[4:44] Heedfulness, mindfulness and guarding

[14:11] Things that provoke lust and hatred

[22:02] Lust, desire, and adoration

[32:00] Changing the situation versus learning to be with it

[36:06] Not ready to let go

[41:32] Freedom from trembling and shaking

[46:28] Desire for acceptance from loved ones

[52:00] How is guarding the mind related to virtue?

[59:27] Experiencing delusion and intoxication

[1:02:51] What to do about addictive things like phones and social media?

[1:05:15] Adult children rejecting Buddhism

[1:14:10] Motivating ourselves before we can access the joy of deep meditation