Mindfulness Based Delusion Reduction

This talk addresses some important subjects – namely, balancing spiritual practices and qualities in a manner which will actually lead to an increase in both peace and wisdom. For even experienced practitioners can go wrong at times, placing too much emphasis upon 'trying to be mindful in all postures' without doing enough formal practice, or alternately, doing a lot of formal practice and attaching to peaceful states, then resenting the impingement of normal life. Balancing mindfulness with collectedness, then keeping a quality of 'presence of mind' throughout the day, while reflecting wisely is the key. A diligent, balanced and holistic approach is what is needed. No one says this is easy! But the resultant peace and wisdom make the efforts worthwhile.

Reviews

Very glad these talks are available here.

One of my favorite dharma talks. Ajahn Achalo covers so much of the Buddha’s teachings in a short period of time but explains it all so well.

I’m grateful for these talks. I learn something every time. Thank you 💕🙏

I just love Ajhan! His voice calms me dowm. Thank You! I am sending the merits of my meditations to you. 🥰🥰

As always Ajahn, beautiful, how fortunate i am to be able to listen to these teachings. Thank You 🙏