28 min
Ep 42: Exploring Right Sense Restraint: Liberating Yourself from Self-Torment! Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
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🌟 Discover the Power of Sense Restraint: Your Path to Inner Peace and Spiritual Liberation! 🌟
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life? PJ and Cheryl unveil the secrets of sense restraint – a revolutionary concept that promises harmony and balance in a distracted world. Through mindfulness and wisdom, unlock true freedom and happiness, navigating life's challenges with grace and equanimity.
Hear inspiring stories of individuals transformed by sense restraint, from overcoming addiction to finding peace amidst chaos. Dive into guided meditations, educational resources, and real-life case studies to empower your journey. Embrace sense restraint and unlock inner peace, wisdom, and spiritual liberation today! 🌟
About the Speaker
PJ is someone who discovered Buddhism while procrastinating as a student and later discovered Ajahn Brahm and the Suttas in the executive retreat of 2010 in Chiang Rai.
He procrastinated again on the spiritual path through various roles with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), including industry development and strategic planning. He's taking his time now working towards being a nobody.
'Restrain' in this modern world of freedom and enjoyment seems like a curse word. So when one says restrain leads to peace, to calm and to stillness, what does that truly mean? Cheryl and PJ discusses this.
Timestamp:
- (01:08)🧘 Right restraint in Buddhism is not about self-restraint but sense restraint, where one avoids getting caught up in sensory experiences.
- (19:02) 🚪 Cutting off distractions helps in spiritual practice.
- [19:28](https://youtu.be/FLnvx_M5xtw?t=1168s) 🧘♀️ Awareness of mental state is crucial for sense restraint.
- (20:11) 🍽️ Extreme sensory restriction can lead to counterproductive reactions.
- (21:08) 🚴♂️ Buddha's journey highlights the importance of the middle way.
- (22:32) 🍴 Extremes in self-restriction are common but unwise.
- (24:32) 📚 Recommended starting points for studying Buddhist texts.
- (27:34)💡 Practice restraint by being kind to yourself and others.
Resources:
PJ Recommends to get started here:
Bhikkhu Bodhi: In the Buddha's Words
Bhikkhu Nyanamoli: The Life of the Buddha
SuttaCentral , https://www.accesstoinsight.org/, https://suttafriends.org/
Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
🌟 Discover the Power of Sense Restraint: Your Path to Inner Peace and Spiritual Liberation! 🌟
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life? PJ and Cheryl unveil the secrets of sense restraint – a revolutionary concept that promises harmony and balance in a distracted world. Through mindfulness and wisdom, unlock true freedom and happiness, navigating life's challenges with grace and equanimity.
Hear inspiring stories of individuals transformed by sense restraint, from overcoming addiction to finding peace amidst chaos. Dive into guided meditations, educational resources, and real-life case studies to empower your journey. Embrace sense restraint and unlock inner peace, wisdom, and spiritual liberation today! 🌟
About the Speaker
PJ is someone who discovered Buddhism while procrastinating as a student and later discovered Ajahn Brahm and the Suttas in the executive retreat of 2010 in Chiang Rai.
He procrastinated again on the spiritual path through various roles with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), including industry development and strategic planning. He's taking his time now working towards being a nobody.
'Restrain' in this modern world of freedom and enjoyment seems like a curse word. So when one says restrain leads to peace, to calm and to stillness, what does that truly mean? Cheryl and PJ discusses this.
Timestamp:
- (01:08)🧘 Right restraint in Buddhism is not about self-restraint but sense restraint, where one avoids getting caught up in sensory experiences.
- (19:02) 🚪 Cutting off distractions helps in spiritual practice.
- [19:28](https://youtu.be/FLnvx_M5xtw?t=1168s) 🧘♀️ Awareness of mental state is crucial for sense restraint.
- (20:11) 🍽️ Extreme sensory restriction can lead to counterproductive reactions.
- (21:08) 🚴♂️ Buddha's journey highlights the importance of the middle way.
- (22:32) 🍴 Extremes in self-restriction are common but unwise.
- (24:32) 📚 Recommended starting points for studying Buddhist texts.
- (27:34)💡 Practice restraint by being kind to yourself and others.
Resources:
PJ Recommends to get started here:
Bhikkhu Bodhi: In the Buddha's Words
Bhikkhu Nyanamoli: The Life of the Buddha
SuttaCentral , https://www.accesstoinsight.org/, https://suttafriends.org/
Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
28 min