Ven. Webu Sayadaw: a talk by Patrick Given-Wilson (Video Streaming and Download)
Vipassana
This product is directly related to Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka.
Author: Given-Wilson, Patrick
Publisher: Pariyatti Publishing
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Product Type: MP4 Video
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ISBN 13:
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Language: English and Italian (overdub)
SKU:
SKU:721012
Description
Description
"Do not waste the time that you have got left.
This time is there for you to strive steadfastly with energy.
You can be sure that you will die, but you can't be sure how much longer you have got to live."
Webu Sayadaw was important for two reasons. One was that in his time he became one of the most venerated monks in Burma; he was known as an arahant, a fully-liberated person. And the second reason is that he encouraged Sayagyi U Ba Khin, Goenkaji's teacher, to start teaching meditation without delay. For a householder to be encouraged by a monk of such standing, gave Sayagyi enormous status, prestige and backing in his work throughout his life.
In this video, Patrick Given-Wilson explores this important relationship between Ven. Webu Sayadaw and Sayagyi U Ba Khin taking us through the significant life events of this inspiring monk who was known for giving all importance to diligent practice over scholastic achievement.
Much of the material presented in this talk is gleaned from information that will be published in Part 2 of The Golden Path by Joah McGee. Part 1 of this title is available for free download. Additional material for this talk was obtained from The Way to Ultimate Calm and other sources.
"This is the shortcut to Nibb na. Anyone can use it. It stands up to investigation and is in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha as preserved in the scriptures."
View all the talks in this video series by Patrick Given-Wilson.
VIPASSANA PRODUCTS
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. More information about Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka is available at www.dhamma.org.
The tag Vipassana identifies products that are directly related to this tradition and differentiates them from other Theravada resources available on our site. While the main emphasis in Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka is on actual practice, this product may provide inspiration and guidance to a Vipassana meditator.
We also carry titles from the Theravada tradition, as we feel that by exploring the wider world of the Theravada texts, which include the Buddha’s discourses, commentaries, and scholarly articles and treatises, meditators have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Dhamma and thereby enrich their meditation practice. This kind of intellectual exploration also helps a meditator to gain an understanding of the evolution and historical context of their meditation tradition. This understanding in turn deepens their practice and understanding of the Dhamma.
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