Stages Of Meditation: Book Club III, Episode 2

In the second episode of Book Club III, Sarah Sati reads from the introduction to the text Stages of Meditation, a book by his holiness the Dalai Lama that serves as a concise commentary on the text of the same name by Kamalashila. In the introduction, the Dalai Lama offers crucial insight into the avoidance of the three flawed ways of listening and primes us for how best to be with these teachings to receive the highest benefit.

Sarah recaps the previous session before reading and offers space for practical application through shamatha meditation practice, as well as practice homework for between sessions.

Book Club is an opportunity to look deeply into a spiritual text using a Western perspective. Each session includes a practice opportunity, reading, synopsis of reading, and optional practice homework. It is not necessary to own the book yourself, just show up to the sessions and enjoy listening as you allow your mind and body to integrate what you hear at it's own pace.