Using Chapter Two of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw ("Purification of Mind") as a jumping off point, George discusses moving between concentration and insight practice, the difference between wet and dry meditation, sentimentality vs. actual loving-kindness and the value of going on retreat. This episode marks another lively session with students that covers a lot of interesting ground.

Engaging in the Socratic method that George most enjoys, this is a spirited discussion of Purifying Conduct with Meditation from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw. Touching on reincarnation, the different selfs we all express, and what it means to be a Buddhist, this episode captures a lively and engaging interactive session at Against the Stream Hollywood.

George continues his discussion of Purification of Conduct for Laity, from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, including an amusing anecdote about the monastic who couldn't resist going out dancing, as well as further exploration of the connection between metta (loving-kindness) and vipassana (insight) meditation practices.

In this episode, George discusses Purification of Conduct for Laity, from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, as well as the process of moving from metta to vipassana practice.

Drawing on his own experiences on retreat in Burma and explaining how the instruction also relates to householders, George discusses Purification of Conduct for Monks from Chapter 1 of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, the definitive text on vipassana (insight) meditation.

George, a meditation expert, dives into the 'Manual of Insight' by Mahasi Sayadaw. He humorously unpacks the fundamental teachings of impermanence, suffering, and not-self in Buddhism. The conversation journeys through the fear of lack of control and the concept of enlightenment, especially in Theravada Buddhism. George contrasts the rich meditation culture in Burma with Western perspectives. Lastly, he emphasizes the urgency of spiritual practice in light of our mortality and the quest for deeper mindfulness and transformation.

Welcome to the podcast version of Deepening Your Practice, a long-running meditation class held at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society in Los Angeles with teacher George Haas. It is intended as an ongoing course for intermediate to advanced meditators that explores topics in depth over a number a months.