Ajahn Brahm: "The Last Obstacles to Jhana (MN 128)" Sutta teaching, Retreat Day 5, 25.06.25

Ajahn Brahm teaches a sutta class on the Upakkilesa Sutta (MN 128) regarding the obstacles that can arise in the last stages before entering deep meditation (jhana). [0:00] Sutta reading [21:26] Doubt [26:00] Fear [31:05] Elation and longing [36:27] Simplicity [43:33] The still forest pool [53:55] Inertia and resistance [55:32] Are nimittas supernatural states? Sutta reference: MN 128: Upakkilesa Sutta https://suttacentral.net/mn128/en/suj... ✨ Anukampa Grove is our new Bhikkhuni residence: the first of its kind in the UK! Your help is especially appreciated at this exciting time: https://anukampaproject.org/donate ️ ✨ Standing orders help us plan ahead and cover our running costs. ✨ Please click SUBSCRIBE to help us spread the Dhamma! ABOUT US: Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project was founded in 2016 by Ven Canda and Ajahn Brahm. The charity aims to spread the Buddha's teachings and give women the opportunity to practice as bhikkhunis for the first time in UK history, by establishing a monastic residence for bhikkhunis. This second aim was accomplished in March 2024, when we procured a property in a secluded woodland hamlet near Oxford, called Anukampa Grove, where Ven Canda now resides. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and help support the monastics' requisite needs and cover our running costs, either as one-off gifts or standing orders. UK taxpayers can claim gift aid, increasing your donation by 25%. International bank transfers can be made via Wise. Please visit https://anukampaproject.org/donate or write to finances@anukampaproject for further information. General enquiries can be addressed to [email protected]