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Being Happier Than You Ever Realized For No Apparent Reason (Leigh Brasington)
Dec 23, 2023
Leigh Brasington, a renowned Jhana teacher, discusses how the jhanas can lead to happiness and capital-I Insights. He shares his experiences with entering different jhanas, including the rush of marijuana-like feelings in the first jhana and the happiness experienced in the second jhana. Leigh also emphasizes the malleability of the ego and offers advice for learning jhanas. The podcast includes discussions on meditation techniques, the concept of suka (joy/happiness), the benefits of quiet stillness, altered states of consciousness, exploring the mind, addressing restlessness, and cultivating qualities of joy and stillness.
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- Jhana meditation can lead to a heightened sense of happiness and glee, surpassing what one may have realized was possible.
- Different personality types can benefit from Jhana meditation, with each type experiencing and relating to the Jhanas in unique ways.
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Lee Bresington's Introduction to Jhana Meditation
Lee Bresington, a renowned Jhana teacher, shares his journey into Jhana meditation. He first learned about meditation in 1985, attended a retreat with Ayah Kema, and discovered the clarity and concentration required to follow his breath. Over the years, he cultivated his practice, delving into body scans and experiencing the blissful states of Jhana. Lee emphasizes the potential for happiness and capital insights that Jhana meditation offers. He also discusses how different personality types may relate to and benefit from the Jhanas. While Lee's teaching philosophy remains true to his teacher's instructions, he has honed his skills in understanding students' experiences and tailor-making instructions accordingly.
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