I got up at 4.50am. Since we’re not allowed to take shower early in the morning, I had to wash my hair at the basin. Always feeling refreshed after a shower. I was early and went for the chanting at 5.50am followed by meditation at 6am. All went well. Breakfast was good and the Dharma talk was at 8am. When it ended at 9am, I went straight to my room to take a nap as I hardly slept last night. 10.30am every morning is my duty to do washing before lunch. Lunch was good. Lots of fruits and I had my fill.
I brought cushions in my room to meditate. Glad that I brought Bhikkhu Bodhi, Dharma reflection, with me as well as Venerable Wuling, Pure mind, Compassionate heart. They helped me pass my day and evening.
My habit of practice is to meditate first, then read a little and meditate again. It usually lasted for an hour. I do this everyday at home as well. The only difference is I have all day here to read and meditate. All thanks to Melanie!
Ajahn Brahm had translated the Anapanasati sutta. He read and taught in the afternoon. It is easy to read and understand. I’ll post the sutta when I get home.
And soon it was evening. As everybody is taking the 8 precepts, we only have tea break in the evening. I’ve gastric issues especially during the cold weather, so I’m only keeping 5 precepts.
An hour meditation at 7pm and Q&A from 8pm to 9.30pm. Ajahn Brahm is as humorous as ever. I love when he talks about meditation. There is so much to learn from him.
A little tired today and looking forward to tomorrow’s practice.
Below is the link for Anapanasati Sutta
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