Renowned meditation teacher and author Richard Shankman (co-founder of the Sati Center and guiding teacher at Metta Dharma Foundation) shares insights from over 50 years of practice and 35 years of teaching, diving into the nuances of samatha, samadhi, jhanas, and insight. We explore why meditation is about honoring the process rather than chasing rigidContinue reading “Samadhi, Jhanas & Beyond: Intuition, Awakening & Deepening Meditation Practice With Richard Shankman”
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(A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene
(Ai assist:) A short, unscripted solo reflection on some subtle patterns showing up at the intersection of Western Dhamma practice, language, and politics — especially in the California scene. Topics touched on: How maybe sometimes “not taking practice too seriously” can quietly become a new form of spiritual conceit or complacency The strange silence aroundContinue reading “(A)Political Notes Mostly Reflected In The California Dhamma Scene”
