See also

• VIPASSA.ZIP: Satipatthana Vipassana by Ven Mahasi Sawadaw
  
• The Power of Mindfulness by Ven Nyanaponika
  
• ARTMED1.ZIP: The Art of Attention by Ven Pannyavaro

Talks are an essential part of any meditation course, being both instructional and inspirational. The meditation teacher will ascertain that the theoretical information needed for the meditator's practice is given at the appropriate time and that encouragement and support is offered.

Meditation students who do not have the benefit of working personally with a meditation teacher, can use this series of talks from an actual retreat as part of a study of vipassana meditation techniques and as a guide and inspiration to its practice.

CONTENTS OF TALKS:

• I Introduction
  
  • Samatha and Vipassana meditation
  • Preliminary stages
  • Four Protective Meditations
  • Beginning vipassana meditation
  • The Wind or Air Element
  • Sitting
  • Rising and Falling Movement of the Abdomen
  • Distractions
  • The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
• II Walking Meditation
• III Walking Meditation and the Six Primary Elements
• IV Practical Exercises, Mental Defilements, Noble
  • Eightfold Path
• V Mindfulness
• VI The Six Doors of the Senses
• VII The Two Levels of Understanding
• VIII Daily Activities
  • Postures
  • Noting Objects
  • Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
  • The Five Mental Faculties
  • Balance