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Mastering the Jhanas
Jul 22, 2015
Theravada meditation teachers Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder discuss their training with Pa Auk Sayadaw, including traditional concentration practices. They explain the distinctions between momentary, access, and absorption concentration, emphasizing benefits of purifying the mind. They share insights on daily practice, mindfulness, and detaching from suffering.
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- Jhana meditation involves progressing from mindfulness of breathing to developing the four Jhanas with emphasis on concentration and viewing Jhanas as arising naturally, not just attainments.
- Practicing Jhanas leads to benefits like enhanced concentration, reduced suffering, and disinterest in distractions, emphasizing the importance of Jhana as a foundational practice integrating morality and insight.
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Jhana Meditation Practice with Pa Auk Sayadaw
The podcast delves into the intricate Jhana meditation practice as taught by Pa Auk Sayadaw, focusing on the progression from mindfulness of breathing at the Anapanasati to the development of the four Jhanas. Tina Rasmussen and Steven Snyder, authorized lay practitioners, provide insights into their training with Pa Auk Sayadaw, emphasizing the importance of concentration and reframing Jhanas as arising rather than as mere attainments.
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