Live from Birken: Dhamma Q&A with Ajahn Sona (02.11.2024)

Join us on Sunday as Ajahn Sona answers Dhamma questions from listeners around the world. Questions may be submitted during the live chat (opens ~8:00am day of stream) or in advance, here: bit.ly/LivestreamQnA
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Index of Questions
00:00 - INTRO
00:23 - ASUBHA MEDITATION: Is it okay to practice "Asubha·bhāvanā" as the main practice? I'm a little worried because the monks who first practiced that in the past committed suicide. I wanted to ask because I think it helps me get rid of my desires.
16:59 - REINVIGORATING PRACTICE: My practice was really good during Covid, due to all the available time, but has since declined. At my peak I was doing 20-45 minutes of sitting twice per day, but now it's merely about 15 minutes of walking meditation per day. Could you provide some suggestions for intensifying and reinvigorating my practice?
20:36 - BOREDOM - How does one overcome boredom and excessive phone use?
26:23 - NEXT WEEK'S BROADCAST
30:16 - IMPATIENCE: I have increasing crankiness with my son's mental illness. I have practiced for decades, yet the intention for patience is not holding at this time. In need of the wise voice of one who knows me.
36:00 RIGHT SPEECH: Would you please give some tips for responding in a skillful way when someone is being unskillful in speech in a 1 on 1 conversation?
41:07 - CHANNELING ENERGY: Could you please give some methods to preserve our energy and channelize it toward achieving our goals?
46:12 - PRACTICE & FAMILY RESPONSIBLITIES: I am new to Buddhism, I want to know whether I can work on the path to happiness, even while having a family and related aspirations.
48:40 - RECOMMENDED TALKS FOR BEGINNERS: Do you have recommended playlists for beginner householders with less than 2 years experience?
54:35 - MEDITATION & BPD: How should I meditate if I have borderline personality disorder?