This talk will explore the concept of “Wise Attention” (Samma-sati) in Buddhist practice, drawing specifically on the teachings of the Sabbasava Sutta from the Pali Canon. The Sabbasava Sutta (MN 2) outlines how one can overcome mental defilements and attachments by applying wise attention. The sutta teaches that by recognizing and discerning the nature of various thoughts and mental formations, practitioners can prevent these from becoming the seeds of suffering and distraction.
The talk will delve into the key aspects of the sutta, emphasizing how cultivating mindfulness and awareness in daily life—particularly by paying attention to both the arising and cessation of unwholesome thoughts—can lead to greater clarity, peace, and freedom. Participants will learn practical techniques for integrating these teachings into their meditation and mindfulness practices, fostering a deeper understanding of how to direct and refine their attention for spiritual growth and liberation.
The session will include guidance on how to recognize the “asavas” (mental influxes or defilements) and the process of purifying the mind through wise attention, leading to greater wisdom and insight.
Teacher profile
Bhikkhu Santacitto Thera (Bhante Santacitto) was born in Central Java, Indonesia. He received Samanera ordination in 2000 and Bhikkhu Upasampada on 11 January 2015. In 2013, Bhante Santacitto obtained PhD from Kelaniya University in Pali Language and Buddhist Studies. During 2009 to 2012, he also taught overseas students at Kelaniya University. From 2015 to 2019, he was the Chief of Buddhist Education at Institute of Buddhism Kertarajasa, Indonesia (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Kertarajasa, Indonesia). Bhante Santacitto has produced 4 research papers on Borobudur Temple. He also often provides meditation retreats in various places in Indonesia for Buddhists and non Buddhists.
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