Experience of Samadhi An in-Depth Exploration of Buddhist Meditation

Name: Experience of Samadhi An in-Depth Exploration of Buddhist Meditation
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ISBN: 9781590305218

ISBN-10: 1590305213

ISBN-13: 9781590305218

Edition: 2008

Authors: Richard Shankman

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This book offers an in-depth look at the foundational aspect of Buddhist meditation known as samadhi, or concentration: the ability of the mind to remain calm and settled without distraction. In part one of the book, Richard Shankman looks at the range of views and understandings about the experience of samadhi and offers a comprehensive examination of it using teachings attributed to the Buddha as well as later commentaries. He compares the diverse descriptions and presentations of samadhi in order to present a broad understanding of it and its place in meditation practice. He examines different, often conflicting, views and how these various views are related. In part two, he presents a…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/30/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.06" wide x 8.90" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Samadhi in the Pali Texts



Samadhi in the Pali Suttas


The Importance and Place of Samadhi in Buddhist Meditation


Warnings on the Dangers and Misuse of Samadhi


Developing Concentration


Right Samadhi


Samadhi in Important Buddhist Lists and Discourses



Jhana in the Pali Suttas


The First Jhana


The Second Jhana


An Alternate Scheme for the First Two Jhanas


The Third Jhana


The Fourth Jhana


Beyond the Four Jhanas: Three Divergent Paths of Development



Samadhi in the Visuddhimagga


Tranquillity and Insight: Two Paths of Meditation Practice


Three Levels of Concentration


Three Signs of Concentration


Developing Samadhi


Meditation Subjects to Develop Samadhi


Jhana in the Visuddhimagga


The Eight Attainments



Controversies Surrounding Samadhi


What is Jhana?


Are Samadhi and Insight Two Distinct Paths of Practice or One?


Is Jhana Necessary for the Deepest Stages of Insight?


From the Suttas to the Visuddhimagga


Conclusion



Interviews With Contemporary Meditation Teachers


Jack Kornfield


Ajaan Thanissaro


Sharon Salzberg


Bhante Gunaratana


Christina Feldman


Leigh Brasington


Ajahn Brahmavamso


Pa Auk Sayadaw



Does It Matter Where You Watch the Breath?



The Four Stages of Enlightenment



Organization of the Pali Canon



Samatha Meditation Practices of the Visuddhimagga


Notes


Glossary


Sources for the Pali Texts


Credits


Index