Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Buddhism 101 : Meditation + Realization – Ep. 11

Apr 10, 2015
Dive into the fascinating world of meditation as a professor unpacks essential practices like quiescence and insight. Discover the common misconceptions about mindfulness and the balancing act between higher meditative states and grounded awareness. Explore the depth of enlightenment, utilizing light metaphors to illuminate Nirvana's nature, while confronting the ego's pitfalls. The discussion warns against the dangers of misunderstanding enlightenment and highlights the importance of selflessness in achieving true realization.
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