Sure thing, Vern! To fill a page about the concept of the Jhana states, you can delve deeper into various aspects to provide a comprehensive understanding. Here’s how you could expand on the description: Introduction to the Concept of Jhana States Jhana refers to the states that occur after the mind has been rock solid … Read more
Entering the Jhana levels during meditation is how Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) reached nibbana (Buddhist enlightenment). After becoming enlightened, Buddha continued to meditate in the Jhanas often. Buddha said that entering into Jhana was necessary for reaching the end of suffering (nibbana). Below is an introduction to the topic of Jhana Meditation. Click a link to … 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. I recently began offering “Jhana meditation coaching calls“ – 30 to 120 minute calls. Who Is Reaching … Read more
Did Buddha Invent Jhana? Jhana meditation has its origin in ancient Indian (India) spiritual traditions and predates the emergence of Buddhism more than 2567 years ago. While Jhana is closely associated with both Hinduism and Buddhism, its practice was not exclusive to either or any other religious sect early on. The precise historical origins of … Read more
Entering the Jhana levels of Buddhist meditation requires a sustained and dedicated practice and mastery of certain techniques aimed at cultivating deep states of concentration and absorption. Here are some of the most well known techniques used to enter Jhana. I recently began offering “Jhana meditation coaching calls“ – 30 to 120 minute calls. 6 Methods for … Read more
There is some disagreement about 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. To me, all of … Read more
Jhana Meditation Effects A simple meditation practice of focusing on the breath that eventually leads to deep Jhana brings many benefits to be enjoyed as fruits of the practice. Benefits of Meditation Jhana meditation offers many benefits for meditators, covering the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. These benefits are supported by both scientific … Read more
© Vern Lovic – Jhana meditation coach and author. [Page updated 22 May 2025] Jhana is a range of experiences that occurs when the mind is well-concentrated on some small object of meditation (for most, the breath at the nostrils). The body is totally at peace without tension, pain, or even feeling the body at all in the … Read more