What is Jhāna?

In this talk, Vince Fakhoury Horn explores the concept of jhana in the context of early Buddhism. Jhana refers to a process of deepening in meditation and can be translated simply as "meditation.” Vince explores different objects of meditation that can lead to deepening concentration, such as visual objects, the breath, loving-kindness phrases, and even the contemplation of death. He also mentions the progressive stages of jhana and the goal of resting attention on a single point that includes all points of experience. Jhana is seen as beneficial for its healing and nurturing effects, as well as for developing insight and being more conscientious in other aspects of life.
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