Meditation course, MCI2/4, Introduction, Mindfulness of Breathing

Meditation course, MCI2/4, Introduction, Mindfulness of Breathing by Suvannavira

0/ Intro, raise awareness

Higher state of consciousness

greater understanding > wisdom

Change yourself, / and personal relations, relations to the world

Meditation as microscope, a new world emerges

1/ overview of course
2/ review of last week and h/w
3/ todays practice
4/ it’s place in Buddhism

Buddha gaining Enlightenment

Simplest practices are the most advanced, very steep

5/ why focus on the breath?
Physical, emotional, spiritual dimensions
6/ not technique, not forced concentration, but awareness
7/ leads to dhyana
8/ real meaning of concentration
9/ resistance to meditation
Value of light awareness

Light awareness in meditation, light awareness in life

10/ hindrances and antidotes
11/ meaning of integration and commitment
12/ difference dhyana and vipassana

13/ misconceptions and dangers

Dryness = lack of emotional connection, absence of receptivity

(Sleep, thinking, forced concentration).
14/ signs of progress
15/ what is it beyond the technique
16/ importance of connection with our body

DO MEDITATION IN TWO PARTS

17/ discuss our experience, why is it important: objectify and greater awareness
18/ how to help them express it
19/ question for reflection
20/ practice during the week ahead
21/ what to do outside practices
22/ return to why we meditate
23/ end with a wish