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Aaron A replied to the topic Understanding the suttas/Majjhima Nikaya in the forum Dharma Book Discussion 5 years, 8 months ago
I recently read “In the Budda’s Words” by Bhikku Bodhi and it helped me better understand the sutras. The book attempts to put an interpretative framework around the suttas and alternates between interpretation and sutta text. In the intro Bhikkhu Bodhi basically says he wrote the book to solve the problem you are describing.
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Aaron A started the topic Full Body Breath Sensations or Piti Pumping? in the forum Meditation 6 years, 9 months ago
I’ve been working through the TMI stages for a few months. I believe I am in stage 5, 6 or 7, but not certain and a have a few questions that might help me identify where I am, and what techniques I should focus on. But first a bit of a detour to give you some background… I come to this shamatha practice with many years of yoga and a few yea…[Read more]