<p>In this sutra, The Removal of Distracting Thoughts, the Buddha examines thought patterns based in greed, hate and delusion. Seeing that these thoughts lead to suffering, the Buddha details strategies for abandoning them, leaving the mind "quieted, brought to singleness, and concentrated."</p>

In this sutra, The Removal of Distracting Thoughts, the Buddha examines thought patterns based in greed, hate and delusion. Seeing that these thoughts lead to suffering, the Buddha details strategies for abandoning them, leaving the mind "quieted, brought to singleness, and concentrated."

The Removal of Distracting Thoughts

For those wanting to hear the root teachings of the Buddha, this podcast features readings of sutras from the Middle Length Discourses and other sources. The sutras included here are especially for those who want to understand the workings of their own mind, how to navigate feelings and emotions, and structure their thoughts in more positive ways.

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