This talk reviews what the early texts say about samādhi 'concentration', much of which may surprise you. This talk was originally presented on July 2, 2023 broadcast from Minnesota via Zoom to the English Dharma Group at Jade Temple in Houston Texas. (February 2, 2024)
Contemplating Mind
Feeling
Corpses
Elements
Body parts and modes of practice
The bodily actions exercise
The posture exercise
The breath exercise
From theory to practice in satipaṭṭhāna
Internal/external in the dhamma exercises
The satipaṭṭhāna exercises
Looking for the self
Body in body internally and externally
Contemplating the body parts
Why contemplation of body, feelings and mind?
The satipaṭṭhāna in developing right view
Aspects of Satipatthana
A back-roads tour of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta
How samadhi leads to liberation
Higher jhanas and fruits
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