Q&A 4 July 2024

00:28 Some news
12:25 Q1) Dear Ajahn, please accept my deep gratitude for your time and teachings. For one who is just learning how to chant, what chant(s) do you recommend learning first?
19:57 2) Dear Ajahn. One of my friends has neck arthritis and can't sit long in a meditation pose. What do you suggest? Is it OK if she lies down whenever her pain starts? Thank you.
24:23 3) Dear Ajahn, a friend has observed that my husband is a very selfless person, and that he is always be willing to sacrifice his own comfort to help others, which is very true. He can also afford to offer more dana than I can, as he has more income. So my friend said that “He will go to a higher realm’, than I. Is this true, Ajahn? I don’t have as much money to offer, however, I do regularly offer dana. Perhaps not with as much money, but with a lot of effort. I used to wake up at 4.30 everyday for almost 2 years to chant and finish my 1 hour of morning meditation session. I’m also giving up a lot in my life so that I can practice more and help out with the Ajahn’s and the Buddhist community. I also tend to be more consistent in the practice. Though I haven't been waking up as early as before, I have been either practicing meditation or chanting everyday consistently for the past 4 or 5 years. I would rejoice if my husband, who I love dearly and only wish good things for, went to a high or even a higher realm. However, what she said got stuck in my heart, and I have some confusion. Are my efforts not producing similar good kamma?
32:33 4) May I know, if one knows their deeper intention, but they cannot let others know as one is selling/pitching a particular product or program. Will it be breaking the 4th precept? Is this a subtle form of lying? As it’s not possible to let others know the true intention. Also, is it true that business and dhamma has to be aligned in order for a business to truly flourish?
37:45 5) Dear Ajahn, what questions can I ask myself every month* to assess whether my meditation practice is on the right track / helping me to become a better person? I want to ask myself these questions, because if it is not working, then I will ask a meditation teacher to help me refine or totally change my meditation technique. Thank you so much.
45:37 6) Why are some people blessed with a long life, while others have to leave early?

[@ronaldtan1434]

Namo Amituofo

[@InesAzaiez]

🙏🏼

[@adhicitta]

Sādhu, sādhu, sādhu. Anumodami. 🙏 Many congratulations 🪷 Safe journeys 🪷 And all the best for the building projects.

[@swchew1476]

sadhu sadhu sadhu... wishing you a safe trip to China, Ajahn 🙏🙏🙏

[@AjahnAchalo]

At Gate now :)

[@fodizi]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Anumodana!! Wishing you safe travels, bountiful success for the building projects and good health Phra Ajahn 🪷 . Also I'm so happy about the recent honours bestowed on you! Much love and metta! 🪷