Samatha, Vipassanā & the Highest Happiness

In many places they teach to focus solely on vipassanā (insight), but really, in the initial stages, every aspect of the practice is samatha (tranquility). When we develop this way of bringing our hearts to peace, then investigating reality, well realize

An episode of the Ajahn Anan Podcast podcast, hosted by Ajahn Anan Akiñcano, titled "Samatha, Vipassanā & the Highest Happiness" was published on November 21, 2021 and runs 29 minutes.

November 21, 2021 ·29m · Ajahn Anan Podcast

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In many places they teach to focus solely on vipassanā (insight), but really, in the initial stages, every aspect of the practice is samatha (tranquility). When we develop this way of bringing our hearts to peace, then investigating reality, we'll realize the highest happiness that the Buddha himself gained. To listen to most recent talks, you can visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/ajahnanan To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Live sessions everyday from 7pm to 9pm. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

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In many places they teach to focus solely on vipassanā (insight), but really, in the initial stages, every aspect of the practice is samatha (tranquility). When we develop this way of bringing our hearts to peace, then investigating reality, we'll realize the highest happiness that the Buddha himself gained. To listen to most recent talks, you can visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/ajahnanan To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email [email protected] for the link. Live sessions everyday from 7pm to 9pm. Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

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