Author: Vern

The incredible news is that a simple meditation process can lead to Deep Jhana and ego dissolution in under a year with persistence and the right path. I hope I can help more people to meditate and experience some of the things that happen when the ego fades. It may well be the most profound human experience available to us. Copyright ©2010-2026 All content written by © Vern Lovic.

Questions-Answers

My Agenda for You
ByVern

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…

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Retreats

Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat Schedule
ByVern

Below is a rough draft of what the schedule might look like for a 3-night Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Krabi, Thailand in 2025-26. This will change slightly over time, so if…

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How To Meditate

Who Should You Follow in Your Meditation Practice?
ByVern

There is someone sending me email every now and again to ask about what exactly I did over the course of my meditation practice and path. The other week I got a…

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Meditation journal

Meditation at Suan Mokkh Temple and Thoughts on Reality
ByVern

This is part of my Meditation Journal Experience after the Flat-mind State became permanent. Meditation at Suan Mokkh Temple has always been a pleasure. I’ve had some nice insights there. [Featured image…

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Benefits

What Are Buddhist Pendants and Amulets For?
ByVern

People buy Buddhist pendants/amulets for many reasons – good luck, good health, financial prosperity, protection, love, and many other reasons. Some people believe ardently in the power of Buddhist items and buy…

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Life

Native English Writer, Author, Editor, Proofreader – Vern Lovic
ByVern

Native English Speaker – Writer, Author, Editor, Proofreader Greetings! I’m an American native English speaker living in Thailand (Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Thailand for the past twenty years as a “digital nomad” writer,…

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Jhana

Some Common Nimittas (Mind signs leading to Jhana)
ByVern

I realized recently that I’ve never written about the various nimittas that show up when a meditator has full concentration on the breath. My own common nimittas are tingling in my hands…

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Books | Jhana

Deep Jhana – the Book
ByVern

I’ve been working on my next book for the last couple of days. It’s a book about Jhana. Not the Buddhist Jhana. Not some other teacher’s idea of Jhana. There will be…

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How To Meditate

Mindfulness in Plain English and Intro to Meditation Book
ByVern

One of the most detailed introductions on How To Meditate is a classic by Henepola Gunaratana, the monk from Sri Lanka who spent years as a Buddhist Monk and teacher. His book…

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