Bringing the Word “Buddho” Into Daily Practice

Date: 2024-08-01 Thursday

Sometimes on the path we need some help turning toward the potential of awakened mind, away from distractions.

Thai forest tradition offers us tools we in the West don’t often encounter or use. Paramount among these is the word “buddho,” a mantra if you will, that we can use as part of sitting meditation, and also in daily life.

Here’s a quote from the great Thai master Ajahan Boowa, a contemporary of Ajahn Chah:

“Regardless of whether I was seated in meditation, walking meditation, or simply doing my daily chores, the word buddho resonated deeply within my mind at all times.”

For this upcoming Aug. 1 sit we’ll be exploring the word buddho, and how you can use it during formal meditation, and during other parts of your day. This is an area I’ve been cultivating quietly for a long time, and it seemed time to share what I’m learning.

Click here to listen to or download the talk on the Seattle Insight page.