Nut Job Jhāna with Brian Newman
In this episode of Buddhist Geeks, Brian Newman discusses his journey into deep jhāna meditation practice. He explores his training in the rigorous Pa-auk tradition, the challenges and breakthroughs he experienced, and the balance between traditional and more modern approaches to jhāna, ultimately advocating for a playful, less rigid approach to accessing these deep states of concentration.
Episode Links:
👤 Brian Newman
🔗 Appamāda Viharī Meditation Center
👤 Sayalay Susīlā
👤 Pa-auk Sayadaw
👤 Kenneth Folk
📖 Grist for the Mill by Ram Dass & Stephen Levine
📖 Mastering the Core Teachings of the…
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