Theravada Buddhist Young Adults (TBYA)
Meeting date: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 4-6pm
Topic: Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
Leader: Li Chan
Guest teacher: Nikki Mirghafori has studied samatha and vipassana under the supervision
of Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw, who authorized her to teach both. She is a
teacher-in-training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center as well as
Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
She has a Ph.D. in computer science from UC Berkeley and has had an
active career as a research scientist.
Abstract:
This
session will be a mix of lecture, guided meditation, interactive
dialogue (both in pairs and the whole group), and Q/A. Please come
prepared not just to listen, but also to practice and discuss. The
topics we will touch on:
- Intention for this practice
- Why concentration
- What is meditative absorption (jhana)
- Why and why not practice jhanas
- Why and why not practice jhanas
- Preparatory practices
- Instructions for breath meditation
- Working with common obstacles
- Jhanic factors, the first jhana, and beyond
Location: Dhamma Hall, Room 101, Serramonte Del Rey (former Jefferson High School, 2 blocks above the Serramonte shopping center), 699 Serramonte Blvd, Daly City, CA
Contact: tbya.usa@gmail.com
Blog: http://tbya-usa.blogspot.com
Month-Day
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Discussion topic
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January 5
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Fundamentals of Buddhism: rebirth & kamma; Four Noble Truths
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February 2
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Right Mindfulness: introduction
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March 2
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Right Mindfulness: review
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April 6
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Right Concentration: from samadhi to jhana
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May 4
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Right Concentration: practice suggestions
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June 1
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Right Speech: Buddhism in school, college & the work place
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July
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No meeting (vacation)
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August
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No meeting (TBSA week)
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September 7
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Right Action & Right Livelihood
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October 5
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Right View
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November 2
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Right Thought
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December 7
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Right Effort; Gradual Development; planning the new year
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