Exploring the Jhanas | Step-by-step Guide to the Stages of Liberation [English]
Channel: HeartDhamma
Date: 29/09/2023

Explore the Profound Path of Liberation through the nine stages which are called Jhanas.
In this discourse, Bhante Ananda delves deep into the ancient wisdom of Buddhism, unraveling the mysteries of Jhanas - successive stages of meditative freedom that lead to profound liberation.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this talk offers valuable insights for all. Don't forget to like, share, and comment below with your thoughts and questions. We look forward to sharing this profound Dhamma exploration with you! 🙏

Dhamma talk recorded at the Mumbai retreat by Bhante Ānanda
February 2023.  Sonavane Ārāmaya, Karjat, Mumbai, India

Sutta:
DN 9 Poṭṭhapāda – The Release from Awareness
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/dn-9/

SN 46.54 Filled with Love
https://heartdhamma.love/sutta/sn-46-54/


00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:10 - DN 9 Potthapāda Sutta: Stages of Consciousness
00:04:50 - Story of First Arising of Faith
00:06:42 - Jhanas, Cessation, Nirodha | Abhisaññānirodha | Saññāvedeyitanirodha
00:08:33 - History of Buddhist Meditation
00:14:57 - Etymology of the Word Jhana: Dhī From the Vedas
00:18:47 - Forgiveness is Not Far
00:20:02 - Sutta Begins
00:21:31 - Different Kinds of Unedifying Talks
00:22:33 - How Does one Experiences Abhisaññānirodha
00:25:37 - Why is it the Extinction of Saññā and not viññana?
00:30:21 - First Jhana
00:33:01 - Jhana: It Doesn’t Take 10 Years!
00:40:58 - First Sign: Joy!
00:42:51 - Beyond Mantras
00:46:46 - Second Jhana
00:53:15 - Third Jhana: Blissful Ease of Stteady Awareness
00:58:55 - Fourth Jhana: Balance of Mind & Unmoving Presence
01:02:54 - Mettā - Loving Kindness: The Transitions
01:09:01 - SN Mettāsahagata Sutta: The Source Text
01:09:36 - Jhanas & Brahmavihāra
01:11:21 - 5 Plane of Endless Space
01:16:50 - 6. Plane of Endles Consciousness
01:21:57 - Consciousness is an Active Principle
01:24:37 - 7. Plane of Bare Awareness | Plane of Nothingness
01:31:00 - A Natrual Progression
01:35:52 - 8. Neither Perception Nor Non Perception
01:38:14 - 9. Cessation of Perception
01:45:13 - Nibbana
01:47:21 - The Jhānas are a Roadmap
01:48:09 - Sharing Merits

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