Continuing from the sutta discussion two weeks prior, Ven Candā leads a session on the topic of guarding the senses inspired by SN 35.240, the simile of a tortoise who wisely keeps its six limbs protected in its shell when a jackal comes to prey on it.

[0:00] Review of the simile of six animals (35.247)

[5:15] Sutta reading and interpretation (five hindrances)

[25:01] Sense restraint, gentleness, and mindfulness

[34:18] The restraint of the Venerable Sariputta

[41:36] The danger of to-do lists and protection of mindfulness

[45:52] Suggestions for difficult environments

[53:00] Comments and suggestions in brief