Applied and Sustained Thought, Everything Really Is Okay | Conor #18 | 12.23.20

Everything really is okay. :)

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00:00 Why people don't benefit from retreats
05:40 The Buddha only taught Anapanasati, 1st jhana, Deep meditation
12:10 Applied and sustained thought—paying attention to what others are saying in conversation
15:40 Sitting Posture/Meditation
18:40 Be genuine in thinking everything is okay
23:40 Joy from Ajahn Poh and Bhikkhu Buddhaddasa
26:38 Seclusion from the world
29:21 Sati is the key