Steven Smith: Where Language Stops: Insight Jhanas

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Developing a meditative process that purifies the mind and creates subtle openings for insight and happiness.

An episode of the Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: Steven Smith's most recent Dharma talks podcast, hosted by Steven Smith, titled "Steven Smith: Where Language Stops: Insight Jhanas" was published on October 21, 2001 and runs 59 minutes.

October 21, 2001 ·59m · Dharma Seed - dharmaseed.org: Steven Smith's most recent Dharma talks

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Developing a meditative process that purifies the mind and creates subtle openings for insight and happiness.

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(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Developing a meditative process that purifies the mind and creates subtle openings for insight and happiness.

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