Leigh Brasington

Leigh Brasington, a seasoned dharma teacher, shares his enlightening experiences with Ven. Ayya Khema, a groundbreaking figure in Buddhist meditation. He reflects on Ayya Khema's clarity and discipline that shaped his jhāna practice. The conversation also unveils her remarkable life as a pioneer in reviving the Theravāda fully ordained nuns' Sangha. Leigh explores the unique teaching styles of influential women in Buddhism while discussing how mastery of jhānas leads to deeper insights, illustrating the transformative power of meditation.

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.

Leigh Brasington, a long-term meditation teacher, shares insightful wisdom on entering the first jhāna, a joyful meditative state. He explains the importance of abandoning hindrances to reach access concentration and emphasizes non-doing to amplify pleasure into the jhāna experience. Brasington offers practical advice on choosing meditation objects and recognizing signs of deepening concentration, such as subtle breath changes and visual cues. He also discusses common pitfalls to avoid and the neurochemical feedback loop that enhances the jhāna experience.

Leigh Brasington, Buddhist meditation teacher, discusses the 13-step Gradual Training for enlightenment, origins of Buddhist scriptures, importance of moral precepts, and skepticism towards claims of psychic powers. Topics include teaching inconsistencies, evolution of doctrines, and tampering of scriptures.

Leigh Brasington, a Buddhist meditation teacher, discusses his upcoming retreat plans, his views on AI and meditation teachers, and the qualities of a great meditation teacher. He shares his exchange with an AI on jhana meditation and questions the effectiveness of ultrasound neuromodulation for spiritual progress.

Leigh Brasington & Andrés Gómez Emilsson discuss jhāna, consciousness correlates, neural feedback mechanisms, non-duality, psychic powers, lucid dreaming, and strange attractors in a mind-bending exploration of the mind and altered states.

Leigh Brasington, a meditation teacher specializing in jhāna practices, delves into the fascinating progression through the four jhānas. He shares insights on generating access concentration, labeling distractions, and the unique sensations of each jhāna—from the energy of the first to the serene neutrality of the fourth. Leigh explains how these states can enhance mindfulness and insight practices, emphasizing their practical characteristics and the importance of stabilizing one's experience for deeper meditation.

Leigh Brasington, a Buddhist meditation teacher and author, delves into the intriguing intersection of Buddhism and politics. He reflects on how his upbringing and meditation practice shape his political views, emphasizing compassion and interconnectedness. Leigh discusses the historical diversity of Buddhist political stances and warns against clinging to fixed beliefs. He shares insights on how spiritual development relates to political engagement, arguing that compassion should guide our political actions while holding views lightly.

Leigh Brasington, an experienced jhāna teacher trained by Ayya Khema, provides a practical guide to entering the first jhāna. He shares the importance of pleasant sensations and their role in sustaining deep concentration. The conversation dives into the nuances of access concentration, meditation objects, and the significance of pīti and sukha in jhāna experiences. Leigh underscores avoiding control and the feedback loop of pleasure that enhances mindfulness. He captivates with insights on the neurobiology of reward, linking pleasurable states to dopamine release.

Leigh Brasington, a leading American teacher of Jhana meditation, shares his decades of experience in this enlightening discussion. He dives into the eight Jhana states, emphasizing the importance of deep concentration and immersive retreats. Brasington also explores the transformative nature of joy in meditation, contrasting spontaneous bliss with mental clutter. He addresses the controversy surrounding Jhana’s accessibility and its place in modern Buddhism, while advocating for 'relaxed diligence' as essential for effective practice.