[samatha] Art of Concentration - samadhi/samatha transcription

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[u/listentofriends]

Thanks for putting in all this effort!

P.S. In case anyone wants to support Rob while he’s dealing with cancer treatment: http://www.robburbea.com/donating/

[u/TetrisMcKenna]

Thank you all!

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[u/yopudge]

Thank you all. Much appreciated.

[u/shargrol]

awesome, thank you!

[u/jr7511]

That's really impressive. Thank you.

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I just read the first talk... I've transcribed before remember how challenging it can be. You've done amazing work here, thank you so much. I hope the treatment paths Rob is pursuing are proving effective.

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Great work. Thank you!

One criticism I have of all the talks is that it's just too loosely structured and dense to keep up on, speaking as someone who isn't a very good note taker though. Transcripts should help.

Additionally I wonder if RB will authorise an audiobook reading of Seeing That Frees we can purchase. Would be even more structured and a great listening tool for practice. I know he has a lot on his plate though with current health. Sending well wishes to him!

[u/duffstoic]

Woah, 72 page transcript. Awesome work everybody.