Ajahn Sona Teatime Q&A (10.14.2020)

Livestream Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Sona from Whistler, BC.
Index of Questions:
0:00 Introduction
7:56 Do you have anxiety dreams, or is there a point where those cease?
13:15 Working with pain during meditation?
21:12 How should we die? I’m afraid we will suffer pain at death.
26:20 What’s the Teravada Buddhist view of determinism, free will, and its relationship to dependent origination?
31:46 Do samsara and Nirvana arise ultimately as one blissful experience?
37:38 How does one practice the fourth foundation of mindfulness?
42:36 Samvega - how to tell the difference between depression or disenchantment?
46:26 What’s the difference in results between experiencing the breath throughout the body vs single pointed at the nose or is it advisable to choose just one technique?
51:41 Would practicing morality and generosity as a layperson lead to a good rebirth?
53:31 Did any suttas discuss the kasinas?
56:29 Elaborate on the distinction between vipassana and samatha
1:00:25 What does it mean to be a member of the Sangha during these times of social distancing?
1:01:48 Can you talk about rebirth?
1:07:11 Any tips on practicing right speech?
1:09:07 Can you talk about doubt and fear in one’s ability to become a member of the Sangha?
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