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How Jhana Quells the Five Hindrances

by Ajahn Brahmavamso| March 16, 2018

How Jhana Quells the Five Hindrances

If you think you’re seeing things as they really are, think again. Unless you’ve had the deep experience of letting go, there is only a myriad of illusions.

How to Mindfully Work with Positive Emotions

by Allen Weiss| March 4, 2018

How to Mindfully Work with Positive Emotions

The Buddhist teachings on the jhana states contain a secret about where positive emotions really come from. Allen Weiss explains.

Buddhist researchers seek to reveal link between heart, mind

by Sam Littlefair| June 15, 2017

Buddhist researchers seek to reveal link between heart, mind

Researchers at Hong Kong’s Center of Buddhist Studies have published findings that point to a connection between the heart and the mind.

Entering the Jhanas

by Leigh Brasington| May 23, 2017

Entering the Jhanas
Jhanas, Leigh Brasington, Concentration, Buddhadharma, Lion's Roar, Buddhism, TheravadaPainting by Robilee Frederick.

Entering the jhanas is not easy—the harder you try, the more difficult it becomes. But you can make yourself ready for them to open up to you.

The Taste of Liberation: The Jhanas

by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana| October 7, 2015

The Taste of Liberation: The Jhanas
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Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, author of the classic meditation manual Mindfulness in Plain English, explains the jhanas and how they can be reached.

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