This manual provides comprehensive practical guidance for developing the jhanas—profoundly serene and blissful states of meditative concentration. It is designed for mind training in meditation retreat settings and includes on- and off-the-cushion practical advice for the following practices:
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Mindfulness
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Four jhanas
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Four formless attainments
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Cessation of perception and feeling (nirodha samapatti)
It is suitable for anyone aspiring to go beyond basic mindfulness on a meditation retreat. The mindfulness techniques can also be applied in regular meditation practice at home.
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