There are many problems and challenges facing meditators who would like to reach Jhanas. Probably the most prevalent issue is following a teacher or instructions that have only a very small chance of helping you reach the state of mind. Another major challenge in Jhana practice is that 100% concentration is needed for the Deep … Read more
I thought I would describe here a short meditation session and how it looks like on a minute by minute basis. I hope to give people a good idea about the big picture and also the minute details of a regular meditation session. I have so many questions from people who, when they begin meditating … Read more
Meditation for Beginners – a 22 Day Course Published by Apornpradab Buasi. ©2011 Vern Lovic. All rights reserved. Republished with changes 2017, 2019. This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. Please visit the author’s website, Jhana8.com for more information on beginners and advanced … Read more
My Experience with Kasinas As I was deciding how to go about my meditation practice, and what I would do and not do, I chose to eliminate the idea of Kasina meditation in favor of meditation on the feeling of the breath at the nose as my meditation object. Once I was able to reach … Read more
Lately there are a number of different groups calling this or that Jhana. Originally, there were 2 basic views on the Jhanas – the Sutta vs. the Visuddhimagga Jhanas. Not being Buddhist, I tend to step away from these labels and call them the Light and Deep Jhanas. Please note – There is a lot … Read more
Purchase all the digital and print rights including copyright for these 4 meditation books. My family and I are in a serious financial challenge and we’re not going to get out of it without selling my intellectual property – books, websites, etc. Own Four Proven Meditation Titles — All Rights, Forever For the first time, … Read more
When I came to Thailand 20 years ago I had this idea that everyone in Thailand meditated. A lot. I had read some books that followers of Ajahn Chah and Buddhadasa published and I don’t know why, but I generalized that most of Thailand’s population must be meditating often. The majority of Thais do not … Read more
So, I’ve been thinking today about how you can come to Thailand on vacation and enjoy a custom meditation retreat that is made just for you with your needs taken into consideration. This is just something I’ve been thinking about today and I want to get my thoughts out of my head to see if … Read more