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….
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Abhinnas vs. Siddhis – A Deep Comparison
Here’s a look at the Abhinnas in Buddhist meditation compared to the Siddhis in yogic and Hindu traditions. We cover what they are, meanings, origins, differences, and a detailed table comparing them….
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Dream – Looking for the Ultimate Unknown with the Wrong Tools
I had a dream last night. I should have got up and gone into the other room and dictated it into my phone recorder so it was fresh, but I still remember…
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Abhinna – Video Clips in the Mind
This post just published from 2013. I had it as a password protected file for a long time. Will open it up. Find out about Meditation Coaching w/Vern. I’ve been having something…