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Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha
An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book
Book • 2018
This book is designed for readers interested in deeply practicing and realizing the teachings of the Buddha.
It clarifies the Three Trainings—Morality, Concentration, and Wisdom—in straightforward terms and assumes that mastery of traditional states and stages is attainable.
The book debunks myths and disempowering dogmas in contemporary Buddhism, providing extensive maps of meditative terrain and guidance on avoiding common traps.
It emphasizes real accomplishments and draws from historical and modern meditative practices.
It clarifies the Three Trainings—Morality, Concentration, and Wisdom—in straightforward terms and assumes that mastery of traditional states and stages is attainable.
The book debunks myths and disempowering dogmas in contemporary Buddhism, providing extensive maps of meditative terrain and guidance on avoiding common traps.
It emphasizes real accomplishments and draws from historical and modern meditative practices.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Mentioned by 

; he recommends it for those interested in Buddhism and meditation.


Naval Ravikant

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
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, referencing his book on Buddhist teachings.

Andrés Gómez Emilsson

136 snips
The Science of New States of Consciousness | Andrés Gómez Emilsson
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as an emergency room doctor who claims to be an Arhant and wrote a book about it.


Dan Harris

45 snips
Is Enlightenment Possible for Regular People, Daniel M. Ingram
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as a book that he got very into after getting a taste of what ![undefined]()

was about.


Breht

Daniel Ingram

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[BEST OF] Buddhist Enlightenment: Impermanence, No Self, and the Dark Night of the Soul
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as a resource for understanding meditation stages.


Spencer Greenberg

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Meditation and Ontology (with Daniel Ingram)
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. with its deep mastery and detailed descriptions of Buddhist practices.

Alex W

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Ep316: Dharma & the Goddess - Alex W
Recommended by 

as a hardcore Dharma book on Buddhist teachings.


Ryan Ferris

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Ghosts, Aliens & Consciousness: What’s Out There? ft. Ryan Ferris
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in the introduction as one of the podcast guests and author of the book.

Steve James

Ep292: Dharma Reunited - Daniel Ingram and Delson Armstrong 2
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as a controversial cult classic.

Daniel Ingram

Emergent Phenomena with Daniel M. Ingram
Recommended by Justin as one of the most complete meditation books ever written.

Understanding the Categories of Insight, with Daniel Ingram
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, highlighting his systematic approach to meditation.


Yusef

#044 - Christmas Special - Hacks, Fails & New Year Plans
Mentioned as Daniel Ingram's controversial cult classic book on Buddhist teachings.

Emergent Phenomena, with Daniel M. Ingram
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, it unpacks the insight cycle, and the dark night of the soul.

Daniel Ingram

Daniel Ingram & James Cooke discuss No Self and the Role of Interpretations in the Mind | Living Mirrors #145
Mentioned multiple times throughout the podcast to support the discussion on meditation's effect on sleep.

“Meditation and Reduced Sleep Need” by niplav