Develop Insight in Space by Ajahn Vimokkha 26th November 2025

Develop Insight in Space by Ajahn Vimokkha Held at The Buddhist Society in London www.thebuddhistsociety.org 26th November 2025 The Space Element in the context of the mind and heart is a powerful concept in meditation and mindfulness practices. It provides a way to cultivate spaciousness in both mental and emotional realms, leading to greater clarity, peace, and insight. The Space Element can be visualized as the vastness within which thoughts arise and dissolve. By recognizing that thoughts are just fleeting phenomena within this mental space, practitioners can develop a sense of detachment from their mental activity. This reduces identification with thoughts and helps in understanding that they are not the true self. The mind can be seen as a boundless space where thoughts, emotions, and perceptions come and go. Thoughts are allowed to come and go without attachment, fostering a deeper awareness of the mind’s impermanent and transient nature. About the teacher Ajahn Vimokkha is the abbot of Pippaliwanaram Forest Monastery, Rayong, Thailand. He obtained his M.A. Buddhist studies and Ph.D. Buddhist studies from Mahachulalongkorn University. He has extensive experience of teaching insight meditation and has been engaged by numerous organizations both in Thailand including Dhammasathan Chulalongkorn university and abroad such as Buddhist associations in Kuala Lumpur, Penang associations in Kuala Lampur, Penang and Singapore. Ven. Vimokkha’s teachings are best described as accessible and pragmatic. They are aimed at an immediate direct experience of the nature of mind. His palpable ability, charisma, and cheerful encouragement make him a teacher well-suited for these times.