Journey Through Jhānas and Insight

In this episode of Our Beloved Teachers, dharma teacher Leigh Brasington reflects on his transformative experiences studying with Ven. Ayya Khema, one of his most influential teachers. Leigh shares how Ayya Khema's clarity, discipline, and groundbreaking teachings on meditation, including the jhānas, shaped his practice and teaching path. The conversation also delves into Ayya Khema's extraordinary life story and her pivotal contribution toward reviving the Theravāda fully ordained nun’s Sangha.

Episode Links:

👤 Ayya Khema

📖 I Give You My Life by Ayya Khema

👤 Leigh Brasington

📖 Right Concentration by Leigh Brasington

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