Exploring The Jhanas 1-4 (Aka Dhyanas)

A tour through the first four Jhanas (Pali, dhyana in Sanskrit), starting with arriving and pacing.

In Jhanas, we sequentially go through different states of absorption. Each state has a different feel. And while all of them are very blissful, some of them are harder to maintain.
As they are a progression, they’re ideal training for deepening our meditative states. While they are considered a concentration practice, they boost our capacity for insight tremendously, as they allow us to face inner confusion with more clarity.

Note that this Theravadan practice either needs constant repetition or can be done straight away after Stream Entry. Ideally, it should be coupled with further insight practice.

May this practice be for your benefit. Enjoy!

Reviews

Really enjoyed this. Thank you for a pleasant balance of guidance and space to be in my own experience, and for sparking my curiosity to learn more about the Jhanas.