A 001-002 Meditation and its Benefits (2021)

Dhamma talk and meditation given by Phra Nicholas Thanissaro at Azusa, CA on 5 September 2021. Subjects covered: 1. What is Meditation? 2. The Different Types of Meditation 3. Some Common Misconceptions about Meditation 4. The Reasons Why People Take up Meditation 5. Scientific Evidence for Benefits of Meditation Brain physiology Benefits of meditation for the personality 6. 20 minutes meditation 7. Scientific Evidence for Benefits of Meditation Social benefits of meditation 8. The Biochemistry of Meditation 9. The unused potential of the mind (electric flashlight) 10. The importance of the centre of body 11. The importance of learning meditation continuously 12. Daily Meditation at Home 13. News Items: Temple support / English Teachings