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1 Practice Chart |
Dharma Talk #1 (January 9, 2008)--Overview of the Jhana
Practice Includes: The three stages of practice (Sila, Samatha, Vipassana); The Buddha's practice of the jhanas; Why do this practice?; and an overview of the path of practice as taught by Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw; meditation instructions. From the Monthly Practice Group, January 2008. Click on the "Session 1" hotlink to the left to listen or download. Please also download the accompanying Practice Chart from the hotlink, which accompanies the audio. Length of talk: 43 minutes File size: 29.3 MB |
| Session 2 | Dharma Talk #2 (February 13, 2008)--The Three Types of
Concentration, and the Territory from the First Sit to First Jhana Includes: What is concentration? The three types of concentration (momentary, access and absorption) and the differences between them; the progression of practice from your first sitting all the way through entering first jhana; meditation instructions; and Q&A. From the Monthly Practice Group, February 2008. Length of talk: 48 minutes File size: 33 MB |
| Session 3 | Dharma Talk #3 (March 12, 2008)--How the Jhana Factors
Neutralize the Hindrances, and Concentration Practice as Purification
of MInd Includes: Jhana factors overview; how hindrances relate to jhana factors; the role of sila / wholesomeness in this practice; how concentration practice leads to purification of mind; meditation instructions; and Q&A. From the Monthly Practice Group, March 2008. Length of talk: 1 hour, 14 minutes File size: 50.7 MB |
| Session 4 | Dharma Talk #4 (April 9, 2008)--Effort (Available Soon) Includes: intention; surrender; persistence; Yin and Yang; meditation instructions; and Q&A. From the Monthly Practice Group, April 2008. Length of talk: 1 hour, 22 minutes File size: 56.3 MB |