Welcome to the 11th podcast on the book "Living Mindfully with Buddha" by Dr. Gerd Leidig. Today's exciting topic is the purpose and significance of the Two Truths doctrine, especially for us today.

Today we're talking about "direct knowledge." It is of fundamental importance in Buddhist thought, especially today, when we're discussing "direct knowledge." This concept is essential to Buddhist thought, especially about gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and is directly related to the nature of reality. gaining insight and achieving awakening (nirvana). It differs significantly from other forms of knowledge because it is based on direct experience and a direct insight into the nature of reality.

The ninth episode of the podcast about Dr. Gerd Leidig's book Living Mindfully with Buddha focuses exclusively on samadhi, a term in early Buddhism that refers to concentration. However, samadhi is more than simple concentration; it encompasses a broad spectrum of meditative practices, including mindfulness, effort, and supporting practices such as guarding the sense organs, which focus the mind and protect it from distraction and dispersion.