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Stephen Snyder's Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge
Stephen Snyder
Stephen Doetsu Snyder began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively—investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, and Western non-dual traditions. He was authorized to teach in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in 2007 and the Zen Buddhist schools of Soto and Rinzai in 2022. Stephen is a senior student of Roshi Mark Sando Mininberg.
2008-07-05 The Four Elements Practice; The Buddha As Our Role Model 61:22
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This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-07-04 Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33
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This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as it's own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-07-03 First Sit To First Jhana - talk #2 49:55
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This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: landmarks leading up to first jhana; how to apply skillful effort; overview of the jhana factors; and actions that support practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge
2008-07-02 What Is The Jhana Practice? #1 66:22
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This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder: how the jhanas fit into Buddhist practice; overview of the entire samatha practice; the three types of concentration; and differences from other practices.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

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