Jhana Meditation – Right Meditation
The article and talk introduces The Truth Of Happiness Dhamma Study and the first weeks’ study of Jhana meditation. Information on The Truth Of Happiness book and dhamma study is …
The article and talk introduces The Truth Of Happiness Dhamma Study and the first weeks’ study of Jhana meditation. Information on The Truth Of Happiness book and dhamma study is …
The Buddha described four levels of meditative states that are known as “jhanas.” These are not to be taken as mind states to achieve. The jhanas are simply an explanation of different levels of concentration. Much is made in the commentaries regarding the importance of achieving these states and the intense effort needed to reach the more “advanced” levels. There is no relative importance to any of these states except to point to the experience of deepening concentration…
Engaging in the dhamma and taking true refuge in the dhamma does not begin with recognizing the paradox of attempting to “save all sentient beings” but with the realistic and achievable goal…