Related Talks

Exploring Samadhi and Jhana in Buddhist Meditation (1 of 2)

Richard Shankman
By: Richard Shankman

There is a wide range of views among teachers about the place of samadhi (concentration) in insight meditation. Some stress the importance of concentration while others teach that insight arises through mindfulness alone and do not give concentration any particular emphasis.Unraveling the mix of ideas about what proper concentration is and its place in dharma practice can be difficult. Students may become confused about the degree or type of samadhi they should cultivate or how to incorporate it into their meditation practice.

Title Speaker Date Length Length/
Date
Actions
Samadhi: Exploring the Range of Teachings and Controversies on Concentration & Jhana: Part 3 Richard Shankman 2016.04.30 1:30:07 1:30:07
2016.04.30
Download
Samadhi: Exploring the Range of Teachings and Controversies on Concentration & Jhana: Part 2 Richard Shankman 2016.04.30 1:11:21 1:11:21
2016.04.30
Download
Exploring Samadhi (4 of 4) Richard Shankman 2009.11.19 1:00:54 1:00:54
2009.11.19
Download
Breath Meditation: Mindfulness (Week 2) Richard Shankman 2005.06.09 54:32 54:32
2005.06.09
Download
The Foundations of Our Dharma Practice Richard Shankman 2018.04.09 45:15 45:15
2018.04.09
Download
Responsive vs Reactive Richard Shankman 2024.07.21 48:20 48:20
2024.07.21
Download Watch VideoWatch Video
5 Hindrances - Week 1 Richard Shankman 2003.02.06 1:07:52 1:07:52
2003.02.06
Download
Dukkha Richard Shankman 2004.10.21 1:02:19 1:02:19
2004.10.21
Download
Faith and Discernment Richard Shankman 2011.02.27 38:58 38:58
2011.02.27
Download
5 Hindrances - Week 4 Richard Shankman 2003.02.27 1:08:59 1:08:59
2003.02.27
Download
Title Speaker Date Length Length/
Date
Actions
Pāli for Practice Claralynn Nunamaker 2023.08.26 1:45:48 1:45:48
2023.08.26
Download Watch VideoWatch Video
Study and Practice: Anapanasati Sutta Class 5 David Lorey 2019.05.29 1:34:08 1:34:08
2019.05.29
Download
Sati Center: Anapanasati Class 3 David Lorey 2019.05.15 1:29:05 1:29:05
2019.05.15
Download
Study and Practice: Anapanasati Sutta Class 4 Kim Allen 2019.05.22 1:19:58 1:19:58
2019.05.22
Download
The Jhanas Leigh Brasington 2014.01.28 1:04:37 1:04:37
2014.01.28
Download
Four Jhanas Leigh Brasington 2017.01.22 55:46 55:46
2017.01.22
Download
The Neurology of Awakening (5 of 5) Rick Hanson 2007.12.01 1:13:25 1:13:25
2007.12.01
Download
The Neurology of Awakening (2 of 5) Rick Hanson 2007.12.01 1:42:10 1:42:10
2007.12.01
Download
Wisdom Wide and Deep Shaila Catherine 2012.01.15 54:00 54:00
2012.01.15
Download
Concentration Victoria Austin 2002.06.03 51:14 51:14
2002.06.03
Download
Title Speaker Date Length Length/
Date
Actions
Guided Meditation on Anapananasati - Day 6 Richard Shankman 2013.10.25 11:40 11:40
2013.10.25
Download
Guided Meditation on Anapananasati - Day 4 Richard Shankman 2013.10.23 19:52 19:52
2013.10.23
Download
Title Speaker Date Length Length/
Date
Actions
Guided Meditation: Parami - Embodying Truth Ajahn Sucitto 2018.06.29 43:19 43:19
2018.06.29
Download
Seven Factors of Awakening - Guided Meditation - (Part 6) Gil Fronsdal 2006.06.09 1:16:32 1:16:32
2006.06.09
Download
Meditation Instructions Gil Fronsdal 2019.06.24 39:52 39:52
2019.06.24
Download
Instructions for Entering First Jhana Leigh Brasington 2017.01.23 38:59 38:59
2017.01.23
Download
Guided Meditation: Awareness and Effortlessness Matthew Brensilver 2024.05.01 30:47 30:47
2024.05.01
Download Watch VideoWatch Video
Love & Rest Daylong - Tranquility, Shinzen Young's Do-Nothing Practice, Intro and Guided Matthew Brensilver 2024.10.27 57:11 57:11
2024.10.27
Download
Guided instructions Mel Weitsman 2014.05.06 07:31 07:31
2014.05.06
Download
Guided Meditation on silence Nikki Mirghafori 2015.11.21 48:55 48:55
2015.11.21
Download
The Five Hindrances and Guided Meditation Tanya Wiser 2017.07.04 1:27:47 1:27:47
2017.07.04
Download
Mindfulness of the Breath and Guided Meditation Venerable Pannavati 2012.10.22 1:25:06 1:25:06
2012.10.22
Download