Ayya Santacitta: "Down To Earth Dhamma" Dhamma Talk, Guided Meditation, Q&A 31.08.25

In this session, Ayya Santacitta encourages us to return to our own embodied experience to gain insight into the patterns of the 5 hindrances, the interplay of faith and wisdom, and our role as a part of the Earth's larger systems. This is followed by a meditation focused on connecting to the body at the feeling level as something of the Earth, finally ending with a brief Q&A. [0:00] Intro and landing [7:43] Obstacles as the Path [13:57] Similes for the 5 hindrances [21:27] Returning from head to body [30:00] Guided meditation [1:06:35] Q&A Sutta reference: SN 46.55 Sangarava Sutta https://suttacentral.net/sn46.55/en/b... ✨ Anukampa Grove is our new Bhikkhuni residence: the first of its kind in the UK! Your help is especially appreciated at this exciting time: https://anukampaproject.org/donate ️ ✨ Standing orders help us plan ahead and cover our running costs. ✨ Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma! ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project was founded in 2016 by Ven Canda and Ajahn Brahm. The charity aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to practice as bhikkhunis for the first time in UK history, by establishing a monastic residence for bhikkhunis. This second aim was accomplished in March 2024, when we procured a property in a secluded woodland hamlet near Oxford, called Anukampa Grove, where Ven Canda now resides. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and help support the monastics' requisite needs and cover our running costs, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK taxpayers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate or write to finances@anukampaproject for further information. General enquiries can be addressed to [email protected]