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Jhana cultivation and insight
zim zim, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 07:29 05/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 07:29 05/05/10
Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 13 תאריך הצטרפות: 11/03/10 פרסומים אחרונים
hello,
Recently i have been meditating and shifting through the jhanas 1 to 4 with no real set plan just an investigation and seeing how far i can go. Ive now made the resolve to cultivate 1st jhana and untill i completely do so i plan on staying there. My only problem is that i am a novice in regards to cultivation,experience and technique. I only use breath as my object and wish to know about kasinas and their uses. Can anyone shed some light on this subject or offer a web site?
Also, i am due to go to a Mahashi insight retreat in the summer so could you offer any advice on preperation before i go as in any meditation tips as to ensure i get the best from my time there.
Thankyou
Recently i have been meditating and shifting through the jhanas 1 to 4 with no real set plan just an investigation and seeing how far i can go. Ive now made the resolve to cultivate 1st jhana and untill i completely do so i plan on staying there. My only problem is that i am a novice in regards to cultivation,experience and technique. I only use breath as my object and wish to know about kasinas and their uses. Can anyone shed some light on this subject or offer a web site?
Also, i am due to go to a Mahashi insight retreat in the summer so could you offer any advice on preperation before i go as in any meditation tips as to ensure i get the best from my time there.
Thankyou
Eric B, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 10:19 05/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 10:19 05/05/10
RE: Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 187 תאריך הצטרפות: 24/08/09 פרסומים אחרונים
Here is a link for a recent thread on the subject which includes some external links:
http://www.dharmaoverground.org/web/guest/discussion/-/message_boards/message/421228#_19_message_417654
A search of the threads should turn up more.
When using the breath to attain jhanas 1 through 4, did you do this just by watching the breath at the spot below the nose/above the lip area?
http://www.dharmaoverground.org/web/guest/discussion/-/message_boards/message/421228#_19_message_417654
A search of the threads should turn up more.
When using the breath to attain jhanas 1 through 4, did you do this just by watching the breath at the spot below the nose/above the lip area?
Florian, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 15:16 05/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 15:16 05/05/10
RE: Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 1028 תאריך הצטרפות: 28/04/09 פרסומים אחרונים
Jhanas: there are quite a few good threads in the Concentration Section of the forum. Even better, ask you own questions there. Also, Kenneth Folk Dharma has a lot of good stuff on Jhana, and experienced people on the forum.
Retreat preparations: check out Tarin's Reformed Slackers Guide to Stream Entry.
Cheers,
Florian
Retreat preparations: check out Tarin's Reformed Slackers Guide to Stream Entry.
Cheers,
Florian
zim zim, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 01:15 06/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 01:15 06/05/10
RE: Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 13 תאריך הצטרפות: 11/03/10 פרסומים אחרונים
Hi,
When attaining the jhanas i begin with nose only then once deeper in i begin to use the lip part as heavy breathing usually begins and makes it easier for me to concentrate and keep hold of. Is that a bit wacky?
When attaining the jhanas i begin with nose only then once deeper in i begin to use the lip part as heavy breathing usually begins and makes it easier for me to concentrate and keep hold of. Is that a bit wacky?
Eric B, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 11:43 06/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 11:43 06/05/10
RE: Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 187 תאריך הצטרפות: 24/08/09 פרסומים אחרוניםzim zim:
Hi,
When attaining the jhanas i begin with nose only then once deeper in i begin to use the lip part as heavy breathing usually begins and makes it easier for me to concentrate and keep hold of. Is that a bit wacky?
When attaining the jhanas i begin with nose only then once deeper in i begin to use the lip part as heavy breathing usually begins and makes it easier for me to concentrate and keep hold of. Is that a bit wacky?
No, not wacky at all.
PE Ong, שונה לפני 14 שנים at 05:02 11/05/10
Created 14 שנים ago at 05:02 11/05/10
RE: Jhana cultivation and insight
פרסומים: 3 תאריך הצטרפות: 22/08/09 פרסומים אחרוניםzim zim:
Also, i am due to go to a Mahashi insight retreat in the summer so could you offer any advice on preperation before i go as in any meditation tips as to ensure i get the best from my time there.
Thankyou
Do you mean Mahasi above. If that is the case, you should work on your noting practice instead.
http://dharmaoverground.org/web/guest/dharma-wiki/-/wiki/Main/Mahasi%20Noting?p_r_p_185834411_title=Mahasi%20Noting
Mahasi centers do not teach Jhana. The teacher will likely ask you temporary put aside your Jhana practice, revert to the noting practice and report your experience accordingly.
Peong