{"product_id":"the-jhanas-a-practical-guide-to-deep-meditative-states-paperback","title":"The Jhanas: A Practical Guide to Deep Meditative States - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShaila Catherine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience new levels of joy, calm, and clarity with this revised and enhanced edition of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eFocused and Fearless\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Pali word \u003ci\u003ejhana\u003c\/i\u003e literally means \"to meditate.\" It also refers to a traditional series of states of absorption, each deeper than the last, in which the mind is undistracted by sensation, thoughts, or moods. Shaila Catherine's friendly, wise approach, blended with contemporary examples and pragmatic \"how to\" instructions that anyone can try, will show meditators (and non-meditators) how to attain these extraordinary states with relative ease. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But jhana practice is about much more than just meditation or concentration; it offers a complete path toward bliss, fearlessness, and true awakening. From the introduction: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jhanas are states of happiness that can radically transform the heart, reshape the mind, imbue consciousness with enduring joy and ease, and provide an inner resource of tranquility that surpasses any conceivable sensory pleasure. Jhanas are states of deep rest, healing rejuvenation, and profound comfort that create a stable platform for transformative insight. In this approach to jhana, we use the calming aspects of concentration to support the investigative aspects of insight meditation. The fruit of concentration is freedom of heart and mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This new edition of the meditation classic clarifies crucial points and offers twenty-one additional exercises, making this a great book for both those new to jhana practice and those looking to deepen their practice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddhist author Shaila Catherine is the founder of Bodhi Courses, an online Dhamma classroom, and Insight Meditation South Bay, a center for mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom in Silicon Valley, in California. She has taught insight meditation since 1996 in the USA, Europe, Israel, New Zealand, and Canada. Shaila draws inspiration from the Discourses of the Buddha and maintains an unwavering dedication to awakening. She is known for her expertise in guiding practitioners to cultivate concentration and the deep absorption states of jhana, and for her enthusiasm for sutta study. From 2006-2014 Shaila trained in samadhi and vipassana under the direction of Venerable Pa-Auk Sayadaw. She authored \u003ci\u003eWisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhana and Vipassana\u003c\/i\u003e (Wisdom Publications, 2011) to help make his traditional approach to meditative training accessible to western practitioners. Her latest book, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e (Wisdom Publications, 2022) shares practical Buddhist strategies for overcoming restlessness and distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 8.9 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748989501728,"sku":"9781614299462","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c68d833c142e659c5a24564b886dfe5c.webp?v=1779922214","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-jhanas-a-practical-guide-to-deep-meditative-states-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}