Purification of Mind Part 1

Using  Chapter Two of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw ("Purification of Mind") as a jumping off point, George discusses moving between concentration and insight practice, the difference between wet and dry meditation, sentimentality vs. actual loving-kindness and the value of going on retreat. This episode marks another lively session with students that covers a lot of interesting ground. 

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Purifying Conduct with Meditation

Engaging in the Socratic method that George most enjoys, this is a spirited discussion of Purifying Conduct with Meditation from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw. Touching on reincarnation, the different selfs we all express, and what it means to be a Buddhist, this episode captures a lively and engaging interactive session at Against the Stream Hollywood.

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Purification of Conduct for Laity Part 2

George continues his discussion of Purification of Conduct for Laity, from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, including an amusing anecdote about the monastic who couldn't resist going out dancing, as well as further exploration of the connection between metta (loving-kindness) and vipassana (insight) meditation practices.  

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Purification of Conduct for Laity Part 1

In this episode, George discusses Purification of Conduct for Laity, from Chapter One of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, as well as the process of moving from metta to vipassana practice. 

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Purification of Conduct for Monks

Drawing on his own experiences on retreat in Burma and explaining how the instruction also relates to householders, George discusses Purification of Conduct for Monks from Chapter 1 of Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw, the definitive text on vipassana (insight) meditation.

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Manual of Insight: Introduction

Over the next several months this podcast will offer a deep exploration of vipassana (insight) meditation using the most comprehensive text on the subject, Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw. In this first episode, George discusses the introduction.

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Introduction

This is a brief introduction to Deepening Your Practice, the new podcast version of George Haas's long-running class in Los Angeles. It is intended for intermediate to advanced students to explore a single topic in-depth over the course of several months. Next up: a comprehensive exploration of insight meditation (vipassana) based on Manual of Insight by Mahasi Sayadaw. 

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