The Knower's Arc

In Episode 3 of The Knower's Arc,

Did you know that awareness of our own death can help us live a richer and more meaningful life? 

Too often we take life for granted and sprint through our days without noticing the small miracles that happen. However, when we are reminded of our eventual demise, our consciousness wakes up to smell the proverbial roses. The Buddha once said, “Of all the footprints, that of the elephant is supreme. Similarly, of all mindfulness meditation, that on death is supreme.”

In this fourth episode of The Knower's Arc, Joey and Plern introduce you to death contemplation meditation and Plern shares her personal experience with loss before going into a guided meditation led by Ajahn Piyasilo.

In the last section of the podcast, Plern will introduce a simple exercise to help make you feel more alive.

Be kind to all, and make sure to include yourself.

In Episode 2 of The Knower's Arc,

What does it mean to “get into the groove” of meditation? 

Plern and Joey reflect on this question and back on their first guided meditation together at a retreat. If you want to get into meditation but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. 

Ajahn Piyasilo encourages us to start by simply observing the mind “as it is.”

Be kind to all, and make sure to include yourself.

Pilot Episode:

In the Pilot Episode of The Knower's Arc, Plern and Joey—two meditators who practice in the Thai Forest (Ajahn Chah) tradition—discuss their experience with meditation, how it changed their lives, and why they are starting a podcast together.

The hosts also interview the founder of Paccaya Foundation, Bo, who introduces the foundation as a facilitating factor in bringing Buddhism and meditation to people who live in the modern world. Who are these people? Well, it’s you, it’s me, it’s all of us!

Please feel free to share your thoughts and reflections in the comments section below.

Have a mindful day and remember to breathe.

Episode 1:

In Episode 1 of The Knower's Arc, Plern and Joey help you take your first step on this very important journey. “What journey?”, you might ask. Well, we call this the letting-your-guard-down-so-you-can-begin-to-generate-loving-kindness-for-yourself journey. You can call it that too. 

Join Ajarn Piyasilo for a 30-minute "Loving Kindness" guided meditation—suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators. 

Be kind to all, and make sure to include yourself.

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Loving kindness guided meditation