Jhana Dhamma Talks

[SarathW]

Great Dhamma talk by Ayya Khema:

This is the link for the first talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X4o1Q2QP94

[philosopher]

Oh my god... that was the best dhamma talk I ever heard. And now it's gone!

This is just a speculation of mine: I remember the talk seemed to be edited in some parts to conceal things that Ayya Khema might have said that were more delicate to talk about when you are a nun. Maybe that's why it was removed. But, again, it's just speculation.

Anyway, thank you. I will try to find that dhamma talk again. It is too good to be lost like that. Despite the emphasis on jhanas, Ayya Khema described the whole path, from access concentration to enlightenment, in that talk.

EDIT: to mantain my original intention for this thread to have little, to no debate/conversation, if I find the dhamma talk, I will edit this post and put the talk here.

Metta

M.P., it must've been taken down recently, as I listened to it a few times when you first posted that link. It was a wonderful talk. I hope it resurfaces.

[dhammarelax]

http://talks.dhammasukha.org/mn-111-jt1-060220.html

I found specially helpful the energy adjustment on the nothingness jhana.

Keep smiling all the time
Dhammarelax

[Akhandha]

This dhamma talk is by Ayya Khema. She describes the jhanas 1 to 8, how to get there (except that this part on the 4th is not possible to hear), what you do after each jhana and what insights you get from each jhana. In the end there's a bit of Q&A. It's a very good concise explanation of the subject, in my opinion.

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Unfortunately, the video isn't available((
Maybe anybody knows another link to it? Thanks.

[mirco]

Hi,
the Venerable Vimalaramsi commenting on Majjhima Nikaya 111 - Anupada Sutta:
"... one of my favorite suttas, it tells you exactly what's happening when you experience each one of the Jhanas."
You can listen to the audio and read along the transcript or watch the video.

http://talks.dhammasukha.org/mn-111-jt3-080304.html

Be Well

EDIT: Hadn't seen Dhammarelax posted another one of the M111 talks here.
Here is the whole list, so we don't need to put them all in this thread:
http://talks.dhammasukha.org/mn.html#mn-111

[waryoffolly]

Is this the Ayya Khema talk?
http://mirror1.birken.ca/dhamma_talks/i ... _16.3..mp3

[Modus.Ponens]

Is this the Ayya Khema talk?
http://mirror1.birken.ca/dhamma_talks/i ... _16.3..mp3

I think it is! I recognise a key part where Ayya Khema says that in the infinitude of consciousness we realise that when we think of a self, the "delusion is rampant".

Thank you very much!

[mirco]

All talks on the Sekha Sutta: http://talks.dhammasukha.org/mn.html#mn-053

[Cormac Brown]

http://www.dhammatalks.org/Archive/y201 ... _Jhana.mp3

This talk counters notions that getting attached to Jhana is dangerous. It advises that you need to get stuck on jhana in order to wean the mind off sensuality (1). It offers practical advice in how to breathe and relate to the body in a way that promotes a sense of nourishment, refreshment and wellbeing, one which will surpass any pleasure from sensual pleasures and help you leave them behind.

Metta

Cormac

(1) Supported by this sutta:

"Even though a disciple of the noble ones has clearly seen as it actually is with right discernment that sensuality is of much stress, much despair, & greater drawbacks, still — if he has not attained a rapture & pleasure apart from sensuality, apart from unskillful mental qualities, or something more peaceful than that[4] — he can be tempted by sensuality. But when he has clearly seen as it actually is with right discernment that sensuality is of much stress, much despair, & greater drawbacks, and he has attained a rapture & pleasure apart from sensuality, apart from unskillful mental qualities, or something more peaceful than that, he cannot be tempted by sensuality. [MN 14]

[manas]

In this talk, Thanissaro Bhikkhu discusses the dhamma-teachings of Ajahn Lee. It's well worth a listen, and especially relevant to this topic, later in the talk there are some helpful tips regarding how to cultivate, enter into and sustain jhana.

[TreeSleeper]

A personal friend of mine told me his account of Jhana. He said it was like being in love with the most beautiful girl continually. he said this state lasted for sever days. It was like every moment was sheer joy and happiness, like being in love, but with everything. This is when he acquired the counterpart sign of the kasina, he would see a translucent disk floating in front of him where ever he went. He has not had the experience since.

People talk about Jhana lightly, but from all the meditation I've done, I wouldn't say I ever experienced Jhana. It's just on some higher level that only very few people can attain or experience. These Jhanas are so powerful that some people think that's enlightenment, if you remember the Buddhas first two teachers. They are so powerful that even the non-returner is attached to them. Whatever happiness the non-returner has, he still can become attached to these Jhanas. I'd take it very lightly when someone says they can attain Jhana. I would say I've only every experienced samadhi, when the mind goes into that conscious deep sleep, and that's all hope for.

[CedarTree]

Aya Khema and Ajahm Brahm both have books that deal with Jhana practice.

They are amongst the best in my opinion I would read Ajahn Brahm first and then move to Aya Khema so you can understand more of what she is saying when she talks you through all eight

[Akashad]

Western students of Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw who teaches The Jhanas as described in the Visudhimaggas.

Talk by Shaila Catherine:

https://www.audiodharma.org/teacher/31/ ... ration.mp3


Talks by Tina Rassmussen and David Snyder:

1)What Is The Jhana Practice? #1 66:22 http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/262/talk/3812/

2)First Sit To First Jhana - talk #2 49:55 http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/262/talk/ ... talk_2.mp3

3)Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33 http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/262/talk/ ... talk_3.mp3

They both have also have written books.

[Saengnapha]

Nice lady.