Ajahn Brahm & Ven Candā: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" Q&A, Retreat Day 5, 25.06.25

In this rapid-fire Q&A session, Ajahn Brahm and Ven Candā answer questions primarily about meditation, especially nimittas (signs or lights in the mind) and jhanas (stages of deep meditation). Along the way, they also offer advice on topics ranging from creative writing and sitting cross-legged to divorce and not wanting to live. [0:20] Introduction [3:19] Navigating stages to deep meditation [12:24] Purifying the emotions [19:23] When to end a marriage [26:04] Don’t hold the nimitta [36:00] Supernormal powers [38:51] Abandon the causes [40:19] Sick and drained [45:31] Rebelling against deadlines [49:12] Getting to know nimittas [52:39] The simple breath [56:10] Offer love, not worry [1:04:32] What is equanimity? ✨️Here at Anukampa Grove we are currently inviting donations for building our first huts for nuns and an outdoor office that is secluded from the main building, to offer meditators more solitude and peace. Your help is ESPECIALLY appreciated at this exciting time: https://www.anukampaproject.org/donate ✨️Standing orders are also always appreciated, to help with renovations, maintenance and bills. ✨️Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma. ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project is a charity that aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to train toward full bhikkhuni ordination for the very first time in the UK. Over the years we have developed a diverse and dedicated spiritual community around these aims and recently found a property! Anukampa Grove Bhikkhuni Monastery, in Boar's Hill, Oxford, is surrounded by peaceful woodland. We moved there only on March 22nd, 2024. In this exciting phase we welcome your support to enable us to cover the significant running costs, make essential renovations and adaptations to the property, and welcome visitors and aspiring monastic trainees as soon as we can! Donations of any amount are very gratefully received, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK tax payers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://www.anukampaproject.org/donate or write to [email protected] for further information.