Here I am demonstrating an important and beautiful process, wherein we can incline the mind to peace and well-being through contemplating the body as elements.

Here I am demonstrating an important and beautiful process, wherein we can incline the mind to peace and well-being through contemplating the body as elements.

Metta meditation leading into investigation of the body as elements in space

In this meditation we brighten and calm the mind by generating metta first, and then take the good energy and even mindedness resulting from having generated metta, as the foundation for then investigating the true 'deeper' nature of the physical body.

In this meditation we brighten and calm the mind by generating metta first, and then take the good energy and even mindedness resulting from having generated metta, as the foundation for then investigating the true 'deeper' nature of the physical body.

Metta meditation with body contemplation (hair, teeth, backbone)

A breath meditation and contemplation of the body, where hair, nails and teeth are meditated upon as earth element and not a self.

A breath meditation and contemplation of the body, where hair, nails and teeth are meditated upon as earth element and not a self.

Breath meditation with Body Contemplation (Hair, Nails Teeth)

The meditation begins with awareness of the body and breath before contemplating death, and impermanence as a great equalizer that can illicit forgiveness.

The meditation begins with awareness of the body and breath before contemplating death, and impermanence as a great equalizer that can illicit forgiveness.

Accepting death ... forgiveness in the face of death

Here we confront the habits of aversion to oneself and others by challenging some of our assumptions.

Here we confront the habits of aversion to oneself and others by challenging some of our assumptions.

Letting go of aversion to oneself and others, through wisdom and compassion

After establishing body based awareness a contemplation on forgiveness is presented.

After establishing body based awareness a contemplation on forgiveness is presented.

Forgiveness practice for oneself and others

A taken from Collection 4: Compassion Meditation, Forgiveness, Contemplation of Not-Self. Avaiable at www.peacebeyondsuffering.org 

A taken from Collection 4: Compassion Meditation, Forgiveness, Contemplation of Not-Self. Avaiable at <a href="http://www.peacebeyondsuffering.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peacebeyondsuffering.org</a>

Bathing the mind with clear awareness, bathing the mind with kindness (for the end of the day, 45 min)

When monks tell engrossing &amp; inspiring true stories from their own experience, seemingly philosophical matters become less intellectual &amp; much more compelling.

When monks tell engrossing &amp; inspiring true stories from their own experience, seemingly philosophical matters become less intellectual &amp; much more compelling.

Ghosts, Devas, Rebirth – Metaphor or Matter of Fact

This guided Compassion Meditation is 'Level 3 - Advanced' in a three-part series. Here we add a greater number of beings as well as more diverse classes of beings to our meditation. Including enemies and even beings in hell. It is important to have listened to the two-part 'Cultivating Deep and Vast Compassion' talk and to have worked through levels 1 and 2 of the meditation before undertaking this advanced practice. Follow all of the steps diligently you are sure to develop Great Compassion.

This guided Compassion Meditation is 'Level 3 - Advanced' in a three-part series. Here we add a greater number of beings as well as more diverse classes of beings to our meditation. Including enemies and even beings in hell. It is important to have listened to the two-part 'Cultivating Deep and Vast Compassion' talk and to have worked through levels 1 and 2 of the meditation before undertaking this advanced practice. Follow all of the steps diligently you are sure to develop Great Compassion.

Compassion Meditation #3 - Advanced Level

In 'level 1' in this series of Compassion Meditations, we practised how to hold Compassion for Oneself, a Friend and a Neutral person. In level 2, we are increasing our capacity by including more friends, more neutral people, and also 1 'difficult person.'

In 'level 1' in this series of Compassion Meditations, we practised how to hold Compassion for Oneself, a Friend and a Neutral person. In level 2, we are increasing our capacity by including more friends, more neutral people, and also 1 'difficult person.'

Compassion Meditation #2 – Intermediate Level

Peace Beyond Suffering is a resource for the practice of meditation presented by Ajahn Achalo with readings from Buddhist suttas and excerpts from the Dhamma Talks of contemporary meditation masters. If you would like to study and practice with Ajahn Acahlo's teaching material in more depth, please visit his website: www.peacebeyondsuffering.org

This is the first in a series of three practice. In this meditation we do a body sweeping, establish mindfulness upon the breathing, move into Loving-Kindness practice and then establish the quality of Compassion firmly within one's own heart and mind. After this, we move on to include both another 'dear person' and then a 'neutral person.' In the follow up meditations we will train to include more and more beings within the Heart and attitude of Compassion.

This is the first in a series of three practice. In this meditation we do a body sweeping, establish mindfulness upon the breathing, move into Loving-Kindness practice and then establish the quality of Compassion firmly within one's own heart and mind. After this, we move on to include both another 'dear person' and then a 'neutral person.' In the follow up meditations we will train to include more and more beings within the Heart and attitude of Compassion.

Compassion Meditation #1 - Foundation Level

This is part two of the podcast that acts as a pre requisite to the beautiful, compassion meditation practice of Ajahn's.

This is part two of the podcast that acts as a pre requisite to the beautiful, compassion meditation practice of Ajahn's.

Cultivating Genuine, Deep And Vast Compassion - Talk 2

This is the podcast that acts as a pre requisite to the beautiful, compassion meditation practice of Ajahn's. Compassion is an incredible subject, for it can be both an emotion, an attitude a pure form of concentration as well as an powerful tool for transformation and purification. This being so, there is a lot to cover, which is why this talk has been presented in two-parts. The talk covers many interesting overlapping subjects, from the esoteric and cosmological, to the nitty gritty of integrating Compassion into our daily life.

This is the podcast that acts as a pre requisite to the beautiful, compassion meditation practice of Ajahn's. Compassion is an incredible subject, for it can be both an emotion, an attitude a pure form of concentration as well as an powerful tool for transformation and purification. This being so, there is a lot to cover, which is why this talk has been presented in two-parts. The talk covers many interesting overlapping subjects, from the esoteric and cosmological, to the nitty gritty of integrating Compassion into our daily life.

Cultivating Genuine, Deep And Vast Compassion - Talk 1

A talk by Ajahn Achalo at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in 2007.

A talk by Ajahn Achalo at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in 2007.

Practising with mindfulness in life - Talk

A talk about impermanence and change.

Contemplating Impermanence - Talk

This meditation develops Loving-Kindness. It begins with body &amp; breath awareness, followed by a visualisation of meeting the Bhikkhuni Mahaprajapati.

This meditation develops Loving-Kindness. It begins with body &amp; breath awareness, followed by a visualisation of meeting the Bhikkhuni Mahaprajapati.

Metta Visualisation - Meeting Mahaprajapati Bhikkhuni

This meditation begins with body &amp; breath awareness to settle the mind, followed by a visualisation of meeting the Lord Buddha &amp; developing loving-kindness.

This meditation begins with body &amp; breath awareness to settle the mind, followed by a visualisation of meeting the Lord Buddha &amp; developing loving-kindness.

Meeting Lord Buddha Visualisation Loving-Kindness - Meditation

A loving-kindness meditation using visualisation of a lotus flower &amp; colours.

A loving-kindness meditation using visualisation of a lotus flower &amp; colours.

 'Lotus Visualisation' Loving-Kindness - Meditation

This recording starts with an introduction to the different stages of this meditation. There is the option to end the meditation after each progressive stage.

This recording starts with an introduction to the different stages of this meditation. There is the option to end the meditation after each progressive stage.

 'Heart Focused' Loving-Kindness - Meditation

Ajahn Achalo talks about the cultivation of Loving-Kindness (Metta).

Ajahn Achalo talks about the cultivation of Loving-Kindness (Metta).

Developing Loving-Kindness - Talk

Peace Beyond Suffering is a resource for the practice of meditation presented by Ajahn Achalo with readings from Buddhist suttas and excerpts from the Dhamma Talks of contemporary meditation masters. If you would like to study and practice with Ajahn Acahlo's teaching material in more depth, please visit his website: <a href="http://www.peacebeyondsuffering.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peacebeyondsuffering.org</a>

Peace Beyond Suffering

Excerpts from teachings by Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Anan about Breath Meditation.

Excerpts from teachings by Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Anan about Breath Meditation.

Excerpts from teachings about Breath Meditation

The meditation starts with a period of body awareness before moving to the breath and using counting to help keep attention focused.

The meditation starts with a period of body awareness before moving to the breath and using counting to help keep attention focused.

Breath Meditation Using Counting 

A meditation using the mantra "Buddho" (Knowing) to help keep attention focused on the breath.

A meditation using the mantra "Buddho" (Knowing) to help keep attention focused on the breath.

Breath Meditation Using The Mantra "Buddho"

Ajahn Achalo gives a talk about the "Five Hindrances" and working with mental and emotional pain.

Ajahn Achalo gives a talk about the "Five Hindrances" and working with mental and emotional pain.

The Five Hindrances

A talk that explains how to generate mindfulness through awareness of the body and the breath.

A talk that explains how to generate mindfulness through awareness of the body and the breath.

Generating mindfulness, body awareness and breath

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