Why we should become skilled in the ways of our own mind

Speaker: Sister Paññasiri (Online, joining from Sri Lanka)

Wed 23 July | 7.00-8.30pm AESTLocation: In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 4 Room 1.4.33; or

Online (Zoom link below)Cost: Free

Drawing from the Sacitta Sutta (AN 10.51), we will examine the Buddha's teaching on how to become skilled in the ways or nature of our own mind. The Buddha taught to train our minds as if our clothes or head were on fire. Through this, and another simile, he highlighted the benefit of regular self-examination towards abandoning unskilled states and developing skilled states of the mind. In this session, we will explore how we can apply this powerful teaching, which helps us to establish contemplation of the mind, undertake noble washing and activate the noble eightfold path.

About the Presenter: Sister Paññasiri is from the Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel. @suttameditationseries

The Sutta Meditation Series YouTube channel gives information on how to study the Buddha’s Teachings (Dhamma-Vinaya) and meditate on the Buddha’s insight (knowledge) pathways contained in the Theravada suttas. Particular emphasis is given to lay practice towards developing the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, attaining path and fruit, and culminating in the realisation of full liberation (nibbāna). They are a group of kalyāṇamitta who develop and practice in accordance with the Dhamma-Vinaya. Their Sangha is globally situated, with strong grassroots in Sri Lanka.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead.