How to Meditate
– For Beginners

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

In this talk, the Ven. Sayalay Dipankara shares the basic instruction on how to practice meditation, to develop our concentration.

Mindfulness on breathing (Ānāpānasati) is explained in a simple and practical manner based on what the Buddha taught and her experience on teaching her students to make the practice simpler and more effective.

Samatha & Vipassana

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

Ven. Sayalay Dipankara explains the basics of #samatha practice (1st to 8th Jhana) and how to practice vipassana on Jhana mental factors as practiced by Ven. Sariputta and Ven. Mogallana.

Understanding Meditation Object

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

In this talk, Venerable shares about the importance of choosing a right meditation object based on one’s character, which in turn is related to the geographical location where one lives, and the cuisine one likes. She also illustrates with interesting examples how certain characters are more suited to practise particular meditation objects.

The Way to Nibbana

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

Venerable explains Anathapindikovada sutta, a profound teaching by Venerable Sariputta near the death moment of lay disciple Anathapindika. By mindfully contemplating (do vipassana) on the six senses, objects and contacts, dependent origination co-arising, 5 aggregates, jhana objects, there is a pathway to Nibbana. He died and was reborn at Tusita Heaven, descended to human realm thank his benefactors,

The Power of 4 Element Meditation

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

The Meditation on the Four Elements is one of the 40 subjects of concentration taught by the Buddha. It is a very important part of the foundation for Vipassana practice.

In a meditation retreat in 2008, Sayalay Dipankara explained that when this meditation subject is practiced successfully, one will discern and penetrate into ultimate materiality clearly. This can lead to the realization of its 3 characteristics. Such profound knowledge is crucial for Right Understanding and the attainment of the Final Liberation.

The Path of Perfection

Sayalay Dīpaṅkarā

On Vesak Day 2022, Ven. Sayalay Dipankara shared in a most personal and palpable manner on our Buddha’s past practices since his encounter with Dipankāra Buddha as Ascetic Sumedha.

Out of Great Compassion for all beings, the Bodhisatta forwent the opportunity to realise the Arahant Path and Fruit and embarked on an arduous journey towards Buddhahood.