Origin of Jhana Meditation
If you’ve heard of Jhana Meditation before, you probably think it came from Buddhists. Not so. Buddha made it popular by practicing it and it led to his being able to do insight about the… Origin of Jhana Meditation
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Common Challenges in Jhana Practice
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… Common Challenges in Jhana Practice
What Are Kasinas and What Is their Role in Jhana Meditation?
My Experience with Kasinas As I was deciding how to go about my meditation practice, and what I would do and not do, I chose to eliminate the idea of Kasina meditation in favor of… What Are Kasinas and What Is their Role in Jhana Meditation?
The Sutta (Light) Jhanas vs. the Visuddhimagga (Deep) Jhanas
Lately there are a number of different groups calling this or that Jhana. Originally, there were 2 basic views on the Jhanas – the Sutta vs. the Visuddhimagga Jhanas. Not being Buddhist, I tend to… The Sutta (Light) Jhanas vs. the Visuddhimagga (Deep) Jhanas
Dream – Looking for the Ultimate Unknown with the Wrong Tools
I had a dream last night. I should have got up and gone into the other room and dictated it into my phone recorder so it was fresh, but I still remember much of it.… Dream – Looking for the Ultimate Unknown with the Wrong Tools
Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Southern Thailand – 2025
I’m excited. I just decided to hold a Jhana meditation course (retreat) near our home here in Southern Thailand. It will be held at a wilderness resort at the base of the largest mountain in… Deep Jhana Meditation Retreat in Southern Thailand – 2025
Some Common Nimittas (Mind signs leading to Jhana)
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 and sometimes bright… Some Common Nimittas (Mind signs leading to Jhana)
Deep Jhana – the Book
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 nothing in the… Deep Jhana – the Book