Leigh has been practicing meditation since 1985. He is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. He began teaching retreats in Europe and North America in 1997, and is the author of the book "Right Concentration - A Practical Guide to the Jhanas". This is first part of our in-depth exploration of different aspects of Buddhist teachings that Leigh generously took time and energy for.

Episode 2 Show Notes

• Studying Buddhist suttas and commentaries, Visuddhimagga and Abhidhamma
• Stream entry, interpretation, importance and application of buddhist models
• Pulling out mile markers
• Long-term practice, improvement and reduction of dukha and unshakable peace
• On Daniel M. Ingram's sub-jhanas, excitement about and usefullness of experience
• Contemplation on 32 body types

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