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Retreat Dharma Talks at Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre

10th Annual Metta Retreat 2024 - Part 2

10th Annual Metta Retreat 2024 - Part 2, given in Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre near Pyin Oo Lwin. Teachers were: Ven. Viranani and Ariya Baumann.

2024-02-06 (15 days) Chanmyay Myaing Meditation Centre

  
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2024-02-06 Introduction to Mettā Meditation 1:30:01
Ariya B. Baumann
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Basic instructions for the practice of mettā meditation
2024-02-07 Mettā: A Natural State Obscured by Defilements 1:29:52
Ven. Viranani
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Mettā is naturally present in the mind that is in a mind free from defilements
2024-02-08 Mettā: Friendliness 1:29:14
Ariya B. Baumann
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Mettā is a friendly attitude towards others, treat others as if they were your best friend, Thérèse of Lisieux: Great Love
2024-02-09 Challenges Are Part of the Practice 1:29:09
Ven. Viranani
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When faced with the challenges of the mettā practice, we learn the depth of mettā
2024-02-10 Meditation = Cultivation, Development 1:29:12
Ariya B. Baumann
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The Buddha stated that we can cultivate and develop the mind, mettā is just one aspect of mental training. A trained mind has also far-reaching effects on others.
2024-02-11 The Near and Far Enemy of Mettā 1:29:15
Ven. Viranani
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The dear person is not as easy as we might think because the near enemy can easily creep in: sentimental love, attachment, lust, expectation
2024-02-12 Conquering Anger and Hate 1:31:26
Ariya B. Baumann
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We can conquer anger and hate by way of mental development, either by mettā or by insight & understanding
2024-02-13 In the Bubble of the Known 1:30:22
Ven. Viranani
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Mettā for a stranger can be difficult because we do not know this person
2024-02-14 Mettā Candy 1:31:43
Ariya B. Baumann
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Distribute as many mettā candies as you can by being kind, open-hearted, friendly, and caring
2024-02-15 Direct and Personal Experience of the Benefits of Mettā 1:29:26
Ven. Viranani
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With patience and clear awareness, we can deal with habitual reactions relating to difficult persons.
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