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A Practical, Accessible and Demystifying Look at the Jhānas as Described in the Suttas of the Pali Canon
 
Primary Topics
  • The Preliminaries
  • Access Concentration
  • Entering the Jhānas
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Attempting to Enter the Jhānas
  • First Jhāna
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Initially Learning the 1st Jhāna
  • Second Jhāna
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Learning the 2nd Jhāna
  • Third Jhāna
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Learning the 3rd Jhāna
  • Fourth Jhāna
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Learning the 4th Jhāna
  • Insight Practice
  •   The Two Types of Insight Practice
  • The Immaterial Jhānas
  •   Possible Problems Associated with Learning the Immaterial Jhānas

Other Topics

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Vitakka & Vicara
  • The Jhāna Summary
  • Insight Knowledge
  • The Cessation of Perception and Feeling
  • The Psychic Powers
  • Ending the Asavas
  • Other Benefits of Jhāna Practice
  • Helpful Things to Do at the Beginning & End of Each Meditation Period
  • Mindfulness of Breathing
  • Metta Meditation
  • Other Access Methods
  • How Much Concentration Is Required For Jhāna?
  • In or Out: The Relationship Between Jhāna Practice & Insight Practice