The Awakening Process

Q&A: How does “awakening” occur? Master Culadasa continues with his discussion of path and insight by describing ways awakening can …
Bypassing steps to awakening?

Q&A: You have just outlined a discreet number of steps in different systems of practice. Can some of these be …
Can a cessation be an object of the consciousness?

Q&A: Can a “lack” (of something) be an object of the consciousness? Master Culadasa explains an absence of something cannot …
Role for psychedelics in the path?

Q&A: Do psychedelics play any role in the path? Master Culadasa discusses the extent of the usefulness of psychedelics. — …
Piti (Joy)

Q&A: What should one do when Piti arises? Piti is a very specific joy associated with a state of deep …
Progressing on the path.

Q&A: How do I know I’m really making progress on the path? Master Culadasa discusses how to notice our progress …
Will power and achievement.

Q&A: Olympic athletes achieve tremendous things by apparent sheer force of will. This seems in contrast to the practices that …
The Benefits and Practice of Letting Go.

Q&A: It seems quite provocative to suggest that one just let go of what one is most attached to. What …
Loving Kindness Practice

Q&A: How does one do Loving Kindness Practice? I have difficulty sending myself love and kindness. Master Culadasa discusses the …
Exchanging Self and Others

Q&A: How does one exchange self and others? Master Culadasa explains how to exchange self and others within the context …
Physical suffering vs mental suffering.

Q&A: I have found great success with observing and letting go of emotions that arise, but I am having a …
Combating Depression and Dissastifaction During Transition

Q&A: I’ve made all these life changes, but am still in transition. I’m dissatisfied and I don’t know what to …
Craving – What’s it All About

Q&A: Craving, what’s it all about? Master Culadasa describes what craving is, how it arises and how we can train …
The Five Aggregates and “No-Self”

Q&A: What are the five aggregates? Master Culadasa details the five aggregates and explains how examining them is one method …
First Level of Meditation Tips

Q & A: Where do I focus my attention when beginning to meditate? Master Culadasa explains the how to begin …
Brightening the Mind to Combat Subtle Dullness (with transcript)

Q&A: How does one brighten the mind to combat subtle dullness? Master Culadasa explains correction for subtle dullness with mention …
Understanding Dullness

A Model for Understanding Dullness Master Culadasa explains the trap of dullness with concentration. — Note: Upasaka Nandaka is using …
Concentration vs Blissful States and Dullness

Q&A: What is the proper balance between the composite of concentration and blissful states? Master Culadasa explains the balance between …
Focus on Sensations vs Absorption at Level 4

Q&A: What should I focus on during Level 4 development: The sensations of the breath or “becoming one” with the …
What is the Space Between Thoughts?

Q&A: What is the Space Between Thoughts? Master Culadasa explains what is occurring when the thoughts slow down and there …