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Basic Buddhist Teachings 15 - Mindfulness of the Five Universal Mental Formations
From the joy of walking meditation together with the Sangha at Lower Hamlet, the Dharma talk emphasizes the power of collective energy: Brother Phap Thanh, Dr. Barry Roth (Chan Y), and many international practitioners all share the happiness of each mindful step infused with the breath. Walking meditation is not just an hour of concentration but a practice throughout the day—from the kitchen to the meditation hall, every step is an imprint of dwelling in the present moment.
A series of stories about the young disciples of the Buddha—Ananda, Nanda, Vangīsa, Sister Subhā, and others—demonstrate how the Buddha used walking meditation and skillful questioning to dissolve barriers of emotion and desire, helping them to transform suffering and experience joy. The strength of the Sangha and timely advice released the “knots” in their hearts, guiding them successfully on the path of practice.
Finally, the talk introduces the four kinds of nutriments according to the sutra:
- edible food (physical nutriment)
- sense impressions (contact nutriment)
- volition (volitional nutriment)
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consciousness (consciousness nutriment)
Each kind nourishes body, mind, and consciousness, creating the present name-and-form, continuing the cycle of rebirth or moving toward peace and liberation, depending on the materials we choose to receive.