A short demonstration of the samatha meditation on the word buddho, as taught by Ahba (Luang por Opart). The volume and pitch used here are just an example, during your own meditation you can experiment with pitch, speed, volume and cadence.
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This demonstration takes place in the Bodhgaya temple of Ahba’s monastery (Wat Chong Kham), Thailand.
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You yourselves must strive, the Buddhas only point the way
Buddha, Dhp 276
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