Why Not Just Stop Thinking? | Anonymous-5 #13 | 6.24.21

Dhammarato answers a question about stopping though, explaining that one needs skill in the practice before stopping thought.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:31 Why not just stop the mind?
00:08:42 The skills to be developed to change one's habits
00:18:10 Paticca Sammupada: how the mind works
00:27:26 Consistent wholesomeness develops confidence
00:32:07 Formal practice is not required
00:36:03 Concluding Thoughts