Joy Is a Requirement for Practice | Ashley

Dhammarato and Ashley discuss step 10 of anapanasati: gladdening the mind—how it works, how to do it, and why it's such a great idea!

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00:00 Tools, skills, and vision provide the motivation for practice
02:35 The pitfalls of a wandering mind
05:40 A new view: we can wake up, gladden the mind, and overcome the hindrances
08:10 Right viewpoint, right sati, right effort, and right attitude lead the way
13:05 Get out of your daydream into the senses
17:45 You are worthy of your joy
20:58 The self-preservation instinct has overstayed its welcome
25:30 Get in touch with your body and enjoy the show
38:28 Restlessness can be overcome by sati