Monday, October 27, 2008

Jhana Talks (DharmaSeed.org)

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I. What is the jhana practice? #1 (66:24)

This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder: how the jhanas fit into Buddhist practice; overview of the entire samatha practice; the three types of concentration; and differences from other practices. 2008-07-02 Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge (added 2008-07-08). From: 2008-07-01 July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge (12).

II. First sit to first Jhana. Talk #2 (50:25)

This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: landmarks leading up to first jhana; how to apply skillful effort; overview of the jhana factors; and actions that support practice. 2008-07-03 Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge (added 2008-07-08). From: 2008-07-01 July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge (12).

III. Am I going to get jhana? Talk #3 (71:28)

This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as its own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity. 2008-07-04 Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge (added 2008-07-08). From: 2008-07-01 July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge (12).

IV. The Four Elements Practice; the Buddha as Our Role Model (61:07)

This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice. 2008-07-05 Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge (added 2008-07-08). From: 2008-07-01 July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge (12).

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