This newsletter is about a highly practical explanation of the Progress of Insight during the final stages. Most Ven. U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero led and guided a discussion among the resident Monks and Yogis of Mitirigala Nissaranavanaya Monastery on 30th March 2017 based on Aggi Vachchagoththa Sutta.
The discussion was very timely and even historical. It will benefit a large number of Advancing Yogis and even teachers of Meditation including Monks and Nuns.
We have highlighted two Dhamma Clips from that invaluable discussion. In the first clip, the Maha Thero first tickles our analytical thinking by mentioning two actual hilarious and yet insightful stories relating to Mahaweli River and the currently controversial SAITM Medical Faculty. Then he continues on to explain deep Dhamma.
In the second clip he invites Ven. Panadure Chandaratana Thero to provide an answer as to how to proceed beyond 'emptiness' experienced by a Yogi. This leads to additional explanations by the Maha Thero adding immense added value to the explanation. Another resident Monk also joins the discussion in the Dhamma clip. Dr. Jayaratna, a devoted yogi and a long term Surgeon who helped the monastery is also in the discussion. The Maha Thero provides examples from Sayadaw U. Pandita, Most Ven. Sri Gnanarama and Ven. Katukurunde Gnanananda Maha Theros.
We highly recommend you to listen to these two Dhamma clips (28 minutes and 30 minutes) and forward this to those others who wish to proceed beyond the 'empty space'.
I have also provided a link to the e-book titled 'The Progress of Insight' by late Mahasi Sayadaw for the benefit of those who wish to learn further regarding the stages of Insight. Kindly note that the two Dhamma Clips are in Sinhala and the e-book is in English.
