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The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast

The House of Inner Tranquillity is a Buddhist Insight meditation centre located in south-west England. The centre was established in 1980 for those in search of a practical approach to the Buddha"s teaching. Stripped of ritual and cultural accretions, the path is presented in a manner ideally suited to the needs of the modern westerner. Today, just as in the times of the Buddha, someone committed to truth can travel right to the end of the path and realise the goal of enlightenment. Countless

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30:23

S6 Ep6: "The Two Arrow Problem" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Suffering within the four noble truths is discussed and the need to understand the cause behind it. The two arrows are described: how the first is inherent suffering that we are born with and that the second is conditioned by the craving to get away from the first. The importance of compassion to lessen self concern is described along with a description of insight meditation and how to approach it. Finally, there is a description of how the enlightened being approaches the two arrows. Paul Harris

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37:55

S6 Ep5: "The Parable of the Raft" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/04/28

A reading and discussion on the meaning of the Parable of the Raft. The importance of various aspects of the teaching, such as the five spiritual faculties and the parami, is described. Hindrances are discussed, how to deal with them and then what meditation is like when they have been set aside. Finally, on the realisation of enlightenment, how the dhamma and meditation are no longer needed. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner

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S6 Ep4: "Being Present" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/04/07

Paul discusses the simplicity of being present, what obstructs it and what to do in order to obtain it; the difference between non-hatred and anti-hatred and the role of obsessions with the past, present and future; and how the absence of suffering is not something we create, but that it develops through dealing with the things that pull us into suffering. Finally, he describes how vipassana meditation can bring us to the present. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation

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31:15

S6 Ep3: "Meditation my Best Friend" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/03/17

What is meditation and how can we learn through it? Paul discusses the three trainings of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path and how they work together. How to approach meditation: setting it up properly beforehand and how to deal with unwanted thoughts. How concentration and equanimity develop over time. and finally, the development of wisdom Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation teacher at the House of Inner Tranquillity. This talk was given on 1st December 2021

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37:34

S6 Ep2: "The Bases for Spiritual Power" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/02/17

This talk discusses the four bases of spiritual power (iddhipada). It explains what they are, how the meditation feels when they start to develop and also how to develop them. This is all illustrated using the description of skills needed in the example of driving to the meditation centre for a Wednesday evening meeting, and comparing these with those needed in meditation. Finally, there is a description of the end of the insight path, Nibbana. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal

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32:44

S6 Ep1: "Sona and the Lute" by Paul Harris

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2023/02/03

This concerns the story of Sona, who tried too hard in the meditation, and the Buddha’s instruction to him of using the middle way in terms of effort. It discusses setting up the meditation practice, then afterwards, reflecting on it and adapting our approach. It highlights important aspects such as creating a positive narrative about meditation, knowing its purpose, direction and focus and having clear comprehension of all of these. Paul Harris is the Spiritual Head and principal meditation

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S5 Ep26: "The A,B & C of Death" by Brother Nigel

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/03/20

Brother Nigel is the long-standing Head Monk at the Monastery of Absolute Harmony.

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S5 Ep25: Postcards from Beyond: "Love"

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/03/04

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep24: Postcards from Beyond: "Knowledge"

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/02/25

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep23: Postcards from Beyond: "A Glimpse of the...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/02/18

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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17:03

S5 Ep22: Postcards from Beyond: "What is Consciousness?"

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/02/04

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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14:34

S5 Ep21: Postcards from Beyond: "Beyond Time and Space"

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/01/28

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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14:25

S5 Ep20: Postcards from Beyond: "The Building Blocks...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/01/21

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep19: Postcards from Beyond: "Cosmic Joke"

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/01/14

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep18: Postcards from Beyond: Being Human

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2022/01/07

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep17: Postcards from Beyond: Retrospection

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2021/12/24

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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13:19

S5 Ep16: Postcards from Beyond: Uses and Abuses of...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2021/12/17

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep15: Postcards from Beyond: Intent

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2021/12/10

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep14: Postcards from Beyond: Dealing with the...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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S5 Ep13: Postcards from Beyond: Making Friends with...

The House of Inner Tranquillity Podcast ·

2021/11/26

Audio recording of the book "Postcards from Beyond" by meditation teacher Paul Harris, uploaded in weekly installments. https://www.aukana.org.uk/books.html

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