Birth (jāti)
Parent topics: Noble Truth of Suffering, Dependent origination
9 excerpts, 55:09 total duration

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Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 3 – Nov. 25, 2013

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4. “I’m having trouble integrating some of the teachings in the context of preparing to have a child...How might one be fully open to the lightness and joy surrounding birth while remaining deeply aware of these other truths of existence?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Family] [Birth] [Characteristics of existence]


Abhayagiri Monastic Retreat 2013, Session 5 – Nov. 27, 2013

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14. “Please explain which comes first birth or becoming for example with anger or any feeling or character?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Birth] [Becoming] [Ill-will]


Two Kinds of Thought and the Removal of Distracting Thoughts, Session 2 – Jun. 4, 2017

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15. “My friend is having anxiety about her pregnancy issues. These are understandable but not helpful for her well-being. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with legitimate fears?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Restlessness and worry] [Health] [Birth] [Fear] // [Visualization] [Goodwill] [Compassion]

Follow-up: “Would this go under the category of taking a smaller peg? (MN 20 method one)” [Directed thought and evaluation]