Ron and Dhammarato discuss how to deal with atypical experiences as just another mind moment, controlling the feelings, and spreading the joy.

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What do the numbers in the title mean? The number by the name of the student indicates the total amount of recorded calls with Dhammarato. The date in the title indicates the date the call was recorded.

00:00 Elusive experiences, Mahasi, attainments 05:45 We have to see dukkha to embark on the journey 07:19 Dependently arising 09:56 Experiences are ordinary - no superlatives required 13:00 Getting stuck in the past (hindrances) 17:04 Setting a standard, seeing the measure 21:47 There’s nothing to it 22:53 You can control your feelings and there’s a process for doing it 23:46 The Buddha figured this out 2500 years ago but most will never listen 27:07 Whistle while you work