There is a huge interest in Jhana training and coaching and the interest is growing over the years. This is largely due to ‘innovators’ trying to reach Jhana states through non-traditional methods that appeal to kids and adults in the digital age who prefer not to have to do anything, just be done to for … Read more
This is part of a collection of Meditation Tips. Here are more > There are several things advanced meditation students are doing that are impeding their progress. Assuming you want to progress quickly through the stages of meditation and see some tangible benefit to your practice, you are always looking for new ways to go … Read more
My meditation coaching calls have been picking up considerably and though there haven’t been any unmet expectations as far as I’m aware of yet, it probably won’t hurt to let you know what to expect and not expect during a call. 🙂 Meditation coaching to me isn’t what most other teachers do. I don’t do … Read more
Basically, Meditation Without Religion The meditation I teach here at Jhana8 and our Jhana Meditation Coaching is non-denominational. There is nothing religious about the actual process, and it can all be taught without using Buddhist language or religious beliefs. You need not believe in Buddhism or what the Buddha did to practice this meditation. It … Read more
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) in the Pali Canon. There are descriptions of Jhana in the Commentaries. There are descriptions about Jhana in Buddhaghosa’s Visuddhimaggas. They differ quite … Read more
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 of helping you reach the state of mind. Another major challenge in Jhana practice is that 100% concentration is needed for the Deep … Read more
Entering Jhana during your meditation session may be elusive for many of you. Maybe all of you. It’s something that occurs naturally, but sometimes we fight it, we fear it, we question what we’re supposed to be doing and Jhana remains just out of reach. It’s very common for someone to write me or tell … Read more
If you’re wondering whether you’re on the right path. If you’re wondering whether you need to move to Thailand or anywhere in the world and join a Buddhist temple to help with your meditation, watch this video. What Helps and What Doesn’t Help in Meditation? (video) I talk about whether moving somewhere else or joining … Read more