Leigh Brasington

Leigh Brasington (he/him) has been practicing meditation since 1985 and is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. Leigh began assisting Ven. Ayya Khemma in 1994, and began teaching retreats on his on in 1997. He is also authorized to teach by Jack Kornfield.

Leigh has taught the jhanas, along with multiple insight practices, at over one hundred and fifty residential retreats throughout the United States and Europe. He is the author of the books Right Concentration: A Practical Guide to the Jhanas and Dependent Origination and EmptinessStreams ODependently Arising Processes Interacting. Find more about Leigh’s teaching and schedule at http://leighb.com.

Upcoming Programs by Leigh Brasington

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[AT HOME] Jhanas, Dependent Origination, and Metta

Also Rachael O’Brien

July 26 - August 5, 2024

Applications are now closed. This retreat will emphasize the application of both the Jhanas (Meditative Absorptions) and Metta (Lovingkindness) as part of a regular sitting practice. The Jhanas are a method of meditation taught in the Theravadan Buddhist tradition. Metta is the first and foundational practice of the four wholesome mind states known as the […]