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…
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Divine Eye Abhinna Experiences | Anybody Have?
Something struck me the other week, and I forgot about it for a while. I just had the same experience though – so I’ll write it down. It’s gnawing at me a…
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Abhinna – 6 Supernormal Powers (Index)
The 6 Abhinnas in Buddhist texts describe what appear to be supernatural states in which the experiencer can do things that don’t seem to make sense in our current reality. Seeing the…
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Using Deep Jhana Meditation to Stop Pain
This post about pain is a long time in coming. Meditators sitting on the floor in a lotus or half-lotus meditation position usually go through some days of pain. I went through…