Seeing The Harm In Sense Pleasures | 18 Oct 2024

Ajahn Anan's talk stresses that human life is a precious opportunity for Dharma practice, but the modern world's sense pleasures (like social media, which acts as an intoxicant) constantly steal time and scatter the mind.

To intensify practice and gain liberation, the key steps are: 1. Use Wisdom: Recognise the harm in distractions and actively reduce them. 2. Cultivate Mindfulness & Concentration: Develop sati and samadhi. 3. Watch the Mind: Observe the arising of all moods (liking/disliking) and abandon them. Reflect on the impermanence of defilements.

Consistent, determined effort will lead to wisdom, relief, and liberation.

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