This is the first of two talks outlining key developments in the evolution of Buddhist schools in India between the death of the Buddha (463 BCE) and the emergence of Dzogchen (ca. 6th cent.). This talk covers the stages of classical (or Nikaya) Buddhism up to the beginning of the Mahayana.
Mindfulness of the body goes against the grain of our culture yet is fundamental for most of us to bring awareness, compassion and wisdom to daily life. We explore some of the transformation possible through mindfulness of the body.
Spirit Rock presents Ajahn Jumnien's Meditation Retreat in the Thai Forest Tradition held at The Angela Center. Teachings are given in Thai with English translations by Amdee Vongthongsri and Christoph Koeck. Other public teachings from the retreat will be added. Please go to Dharma Seed's Retreat Talks page to find the talks. It is listed as: SR 2008-03-04 Meditation Retreat in the Thai Forest Tradition.
Spirit Rock presents Ajahn Jumnien's Meditation Retreat in the Thai Forest Tradition held at The Angela Center. Teachings are given in Thai with English translations by Amdee Vongthongsri and Christoph Koeck. Other public teachings from the retreat will be added. Please go to Dharma Seed's Retreat Talks page to find the talks. It is listed as: SR 2008-03-04 Meditation Retreat in the Thai Forest Tradition.
The Dharma opens us to a mystery--the mystery of awakening, of practice, of each moment. When we see through the eyes of mystery, the world reveals its inherent luminosity.
Spirit Rock presents Ajahn Jumnien's Meditation Retreat held at The Angela Center. Teachings are given in Thai with English translations by Amdee Vongthongsri and Christoph Koeck.
Other public teachings from the retreat will be added. Please go to Dharma Seed's Retreat Talks page to find the talks. It is listed as:
SR 2008-03-04 Meditation Retreat in the Thai Forest Tradition.