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Retreat Dharma Talks

Skill in Calm and Happiness - A Short Introduction to Samadhi Practice (online series)

Samadhi means meditative calm, collectedness, cohesion and harmony of mind, heart and body. It is a skill and resource presented and taught by the Buddha and practised for thousands of years. When cultivated in meditation and based on discernment, this collectedness and cohesion of heart, mind and body enrich our hearts with joy, happiness and calm coming from within. Thus, it creates resources for day-to-day life and for deepening practice.

During this course, we explore practices and attitudes that can give birth to Samadhi. We learn to meet the hindrances and difficulties that visit our hearts and minds and block the natural unfoldment of joy.
As a part of this journey, we invite you to play with the conditions of your life so that they may support the deepening of Samadhi.

2024-04-14 (29 days) Gaia House

  
2024-04-14 Week 1 - Introduction to Samadhi Practice 1:35:00
Yahel Avigur, Sari Markkanen
Welcome and Introduction to the Session, Settling Meditation, Teachings, Guided Meditation.
2024-04-21 Week 2 - Using Mettā to Cultivate Samadhi, Exploring Helpful Effort. 1:31:52
Sari Markkanen
Welcome and Introduction to the Session; Settling Meditation, Teachings, Guided Meditation.
2024-05-05 Week 3 - Working with the Hindrances. 1:29:32
Sari Markkanen, Yahel Avigur
Welcome and Introduction to the Session, Settling Meditation, Teaching, Guided Meditation.
2024-05-12 Week 4 - Overview of the Path of Samadhi, Reationship Between Samadhi & Insight. 1:18:21
Sari Markkanen, Yahel Avigur
Settling Meditation, Teachings, Guided Meditation.
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