This talk by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder provides an overview of the Buddhist jhana meditation practice, as presented in the tradition of Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw of Burma. This talk includes: The three stages of practice (Sila, Samatha, Vipassana); The Buddha's practice of the jhanas; Why do this practice?; and an overview of the path of practice as taught by Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw; and meditation instructions. From the Monthly Jhana Practice Group, January 2008. Click Please also download the accompanying Practices Chart from the Publications page from www.JhanasAdvice.com, which accompanies the audio. Length of talk: 43 minutes File size: 29.3 MB
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