Exploring Breath and Jhāna in Meditation Practice

In this episode of Buddhist Geeks, Brian Newman discusses his journey into deep jhāna meditation practice. He explores his training in the rigorous Pa-auk tradition, the challenges and breakthroughs he experienced, and the balance between traditional and more modern approaches to jhāna, ultimately advocating for a playful, less rigid approach to accessing these deep states of concentration.

Episode Links:

👤 Brian Newman

🔗 Appamāda Viharī Meditation Center

👤 Sayalay Susīlā

👤 Pa-auk Sayadaw

👤 Kenneth Folk

📖 Grist for the Mill by Ram Dass & Stephen Levine

📖 Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha by Daniel M. Ingram

🎧 Mastering the Jhānas with Tina Rasmussen & Stephen Snyder

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