Chatting with a friend I began writing him a response to his question about what my plans are in 2025 and are they quite huge? I wrote: hmmm… you know, high level meditation is a blessing and a curse. It’s a curse to the individual who previously had outrageous ambitions. Who had no limits. Who … Read more
Buddhagosa outlined a path to the deep jhanas that few have heard of and fewer still have tried. Even fewer have actually experienced what it was he was talking about. Here is my shortened Step-by-Step path for helping you enter the deep Jhanas. First Step to Deep Jhana Second Step to Deep Jhana Third Step … Read more
Jhana has been portrayed as some almost mythical place that resides in the human mind and is expressed only through a relentless pursuit of it, without pursuing it. Some Jhana teachers will tell you that if you seek it, you won’t find it. If you do anything to get there you won’t get there. Jhana … Read more
I really want to make an effort to examine what this state is. What is it comprised of? What can be experienced? What can’t? I’d love to see some other people who have undergone a transformation of the mind state answer these same questions. If you or someone you know is so inclined, please answer … Read more
I just got off another really enjoyable ‘coaching’ call with a very insightful guy from the states. During our interesting conversation the topic came up a couple of times as he mentioned that he appreciated my authenticity about the topic, my experience, and other things. I have heard this from a number of other people … Read more
Below is a rough draft of what the schedule might look like for a 4-night Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Krabi, Thailand in 2025. This will change slightly over time, so if you have any specific question about any of it, just drop me a note. Time Activity Day 1 Arrive in daylight hours various … Read more
Jhana Meditation Retreats Having experienced the Jhanas since 1997-1998, I can’t recall ever seeing a Jhana meditation retreat offered by anyone. Of course, I don’t go looking for them but on a coaching call this morning a student asked if I knew of any in the Southeast Asia area. I didn’t. It led me to … Read more
Jiddu Krishnamurti had a unique and rather surreal childhood, especially among those in spiritual circles. Born in 1895 in a small village in Madanapalle, India, Krishnamurti’s early years were marked by hardship and tragedy. He lost his mother when he was just ten years old, and his family faced financial struggles, leaving them in a … Read more