I love when people come to visit me here in Krabi to talk about meditation. Recently I enjoyed a visit over a couple of days from a man from Europe. We had some great conversations that were enlightening on both sides. I always get something out of these visits by people from across the world … Read more
OK, as you can see here at Jhana8, we’ve been creating numerous ways to help you learn how to enter the Deep Jhanas and Perfect Concentration. Some people prefer books. Some like videos. Others want to chat face to face via Jhana Coaching. Now you have access to another option – our 3-Day online ‘Deep … Read more
I’ve talked almost endlessly about my state of mind – a Non-Dual State which is always there, but not always expressed. The other part of the mind that is expressed is me. Vern. Myself. I. Ego. Having 2 states like this I can live life normally. Whatever that is. Could someone even survive having only a … Read more
The non-dual state that has been here since 2007 has some qualities about it that I haven’t yet sussed out. You may have heard me say or write before about how I took it for granted for many years. I don’t mean I didn’t appreciate it, but I didn’t investigate it. I took it as … Read more
I really want to make an effort to examine what this state is. What is it comprised of? What can be experienced? What can’t? I’d love to see some other people who have undergone a transformation of the mind state answer these same questions. If you or someone you know is so inclined, please answer … Read more
Unfortunately (for the world) meditators are more interested in the social aspects of meditation. There is on one side, Social Meditation. On the other side is, Meditation itself. Doing meditation. Not practicing… Doing. Most people get into meditation because they think it’s going to help them calm down. De-stress. Relax after a hard day, or … Read more
This is our new daily Sol Awake series to help you get a fresh start to your day. These are all unique thoughts and ideas designed to prompt you into an awake state each morning. Feel free to go as deeply as you wish before you read my own reaction below. 🙂 🌞 Ways to … Read more
Since 2007 I’ve been able to drop instantly — in about one second — from full egoic engagement into total non-dual stillness, with no meditation, practice, or effort. In this non-dual state, there is no “me,” no thought, no emotion, no desire, no naming — just pure perception and silence. From there, I can return … Read more