by Peter Carlson | Nov 3, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
During this talk, Peter describes controversies and agreements about the role jhana practice has is cultivating vipassana practice. He explains the progression from “acquiring the nimitta” (a noticeable sensation of touch or light arising from one-pointed concentration on the touch sensation at the nostrils) to the extraordinary state of mind called jhana. The value of the increased mental acuity from jhana practice to the onset of vipassana practice was explained, compared to the advantages of beginning vipassana practice without first entering jhana (called “dry vipassana).
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by Peter Carlson | Nov 2, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This talk on the third night of the retreat describes the integration of conviction and skepticism, and energy and tranquility, monitored by mindfulness, producing equanimity and a peaceful mind.
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by Peter Carlson | Nov 2, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
On this second night of the retreat, pancanivarana, the five hindrances, were described; their causes and their antidotes.
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by Peter Carlson | Nov 2, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This the first of a series of nightly talks given by Peter at Deerhaven, during the yearly one week retreat. This talk describes the Three Refuges of Buddhism: the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Basic instruction for mindfulness of breathing is provided with a guided meditation.
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by Peter Carlson | Oct 27, 2011 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This discussion summarizes the Satipatthana Sutta, focusing on how Mindfulness and the other Awakening Factors affects awareness of the Four Noble Truths, enhancing mental clarity and emotional balance. The relationship between tranquility and insight was associated with development of the jhana states, and how the heightened awareness derives from that practice increases the ability for the mind to be alert and non-attached, supporting awakening.
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