Manual
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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