According to early Buddhist texts, the Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) entered the Jhanas on the night of his enlightenment. These states purified his mind and allowed him to develop insight, which led to the realization of… Introduction to Jhana Meditation (Index)
This was a question I received the other day during a coaching call, and to be honest I wasn’t sure what to say. A meditation practice of focusing on the breath can be harmful in… Can Jhana Meditation Practice Be Dangerous?
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 my Meditation Journal where you can find dozens of more posts like this. Journal Date: 8-31-07 Comments on the process from yesterday. I added a lot more here that I forgot… Comments on No Thought State of Yesterday
My questions and responses are bold and the answers by ChatGPT, an iteration of AI on the road to general artificial intelligence, on 29 Jan 2023 follow unbolded. Can you condense down the teachings of… ChatGPT on How to Attain Jhana Levels
This is part of my Meditation Journal Experience after the Flat-mind State became permanent. Featured image above: One of my favorite places in the world – Wat Nong Pah Pong in Warin Chamrap, Ubon Ratchathani… Mountain Climb, Flat Mind, and a Question
This is part of my Meditation Journal Experience after the Flat-mind State became permanent. You know the saying, there is a white elephant in the room? Well, there is one in my head. It’s always… The White Elephant in my Head