Diggin' the Dharma
Insights into Insight , and a New Platform
May 26, 2024
Author Erik Braun joins to discuss insight meditation origins and new livestreaming plans. Topics include the evolution of insight practice, relationship between desire and suffering, impermanence, support for the show, upcoming classes, and the practice of unconditional kindness.
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- Insight meditation focuses on understanding suffering, impermanence, and non-self for deeper insights into the dharma.
- Practicing loving-kindness cultivates community support and collective compassion, emphasizing the interconnected nature of relationships.
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Evolution of Insight Meditation in the West
Insight meditation, as discussed in the podcast, traces its modern roots to the Burmese monk, Lady Sayadaw, who adapted the practice to make it more accessible to lay people. His emphasis shifted towards insight into the three marks of existence - suffering, impermanence, and non-self - rather than deep meditative absorption states (jhana). This approach gained popularity globally and influenced insight traditions like Vipassana.
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