Joy plays a very special role in Buddhist meditation practice. The spontaneous arising of Joy marks an important stage in the progress of every meditator’s practice. Meditative Joy, often referred to as rapture, is one of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment taught by the Buddha. It is also a factor of deep Meditative Absorptions, and is distinguished from happiness or bliss, with which it is easily confused.
Master Culadasa explores what Joy really is, how it differs from happiness, and what makes it so important to the spiritual life. Learn where Joy comes from, how it can be cultivated on the cushion, and how discovering the Joy inherent in work and family life can improve the quality of your meditation practice.
Meditation & Joy Handout (PDF)
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Opening MeditationPlay the recording below (1 hour 38 minutes).
Session 1Play the recording below (52 minutes).
Session 2Play the recording below (34 minutes).
Meditation 2Play the recording below (58 minutes).
Session 3Play the recording below (1 hour 6 minutes).
Session 4Play the recording below (35 minutes).
Meditation 3Play the recording below (56 minutes).
Session 5Play the recording below (27 minutes).
Session 6Play the recording below (40 minutes).
Meditation 4Play the recording below (1 hour 21 minutes).
Session 7Play the recording below (41 minutes).
Session 8Play the recording below (49 minutes).
Closing Meditation
This was very valuable to me.
November 2nd, 2010 PermalinkI was recently deteriorating in my level of meditation, and I think it might have been caused by too much attention to my progress.
I would add that recently I tried consciously to generate joy in my meditation, and it seems to be possible to generate joy intentionally, even at the very initial stages of meditation, and it is much more fun to meditate with joy!
hi
would like to know if i can spend time at your retreat center this coming winter january, febraury,
march?
thank you
i work with jesse fallon and have met camillo cerro here in massachusetts this past weekend here in massachusetts
thank you elizabeth enfield
i have a home in sedona it’s rented out but i can use my own room there and commute to tucson…
waiting for your reply
both the above teachers have recommended you highly…..
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November 29th, 2010 Permalink