Reaching Jhana by Different Traditions and My Position
There is some disagreement about reaching Jhana and how to reach it and how to practice it by different traditions. The Buddha had many statements about the Jhanas in the Suttas (Sutras)…
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Origin of Jhana Meditation
If you’ve heard of Jhana Meditation before, you probably think it came from Buddhists. Not so. Buddha made it popular by practicing it and it led to his being able to do…
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Common Challenges in Jhana Practice
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…
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A Short Meditation Session – Minute-by-Minute
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…
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Meditation for Beginners Book – Free Sample
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….
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What Are Kasinas and What Is their Role in Jhana Meditation?
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…
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The Sutta (Light) Jhanas vs. the Visuddhimagga (Deep) Jhanas
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,…
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Do Thais Meditate?
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…
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Custom Meditation Retreat in Thailand?
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….
