There are only a few Buddhist monks teaching meditation that I’ve ever considered even close my own style. Ajahn Brahm (Ajahn Brahmavamso) in Western Australia is one of these monks who I read a bit… The Jhanas – Ajahn Brahm’s Perspective vs My Own
Jhana Meditation Retreats Having experienced the Jhanas since 1997-1998, I can’t recall ever seeing a Jhana meditation retreat offered by anyone. Of course, I don’t go looking for them but on a coaching call this… Jhana Retreats – Where To Find One?
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… Meditation Tips for Advanced Students
I had a Deep Jhana Coaching Call with a student today and this woman’s book came up again in conversation. I remembered there was something I read in the blurb for the book that I… Shaila Catherine’s Book “The Jhanas” on Amazon
Somehow I stumbled into a Reddit thread (who can’t when Google gives them the top 1 result for nearly every search!?) about the Jhanas and this Rob Burbea talking about it. I saw what appeared… Rob Burbea’s Idea of the Jhanas
8 Jhana Levels There are 8 different levels of Jhana – they differ in what makes up the experience. I wouldn’t say each one as they progress is better or worse but there is a decrease of factors comprising… The Eight Jhanas (Jhanas 1-4 and 4 Arupa Jhanas)
There are many benefits of Jhana meditation I’ve experienced over the years. The ultimate experience is that my mind has changed radically. I enjoy a new reality, so to speak. A state of mind that… Benefits of Jhana Meditation
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… Reaching Jhana by Different Traditions and My Position