Alex, Joe, and Dhammarato discuss the basics of practice and the value of seclusion.
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00:00:00 A flicker of doubt, seclusion, and the analogy of a log in the bog
00:16:51 Being annoyed by lack of agility and letting things be OK
00:19:58 Be satisfied with skill building
00:24:48 Attachment and feeling unsafe in a safe environment
00:30:46 Satisfaction is a major element of the teaching
00:31:59 The brahma-viharas are a natural outcome of practice
00:36:38 Unwholesome thoughts are generally not real
00:41:35 Joy (mudita) is a lifeline
00:45:55 Begin with ten minutes six times a day
00:49:05 Sati, sati, sati
00:54:53 Feeling the enjoyment
01:00:22 We are taught to be self-critical as a defence
01:03:04 We continue to investigate
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