Practicing the Jhanas : Traditional Concentration Meditation As Presented by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayada W

Two experienced American meditators explain the stages and techniques of concentration meditation, as taught by the Buddhist master Pa Auk Sayadaw This is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhānas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience.

This is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhānas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience.  

History of the jhānas Samatha practice: the purification of mind Foundational understandings Skillful effort from first sit to first jhānas Material jhānas one through four and related practices Immaterial jhānas five through eight and related practices The sublime abidings and protective meditations Four elements meditation The Buddha as our role model. This is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhana practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhanas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience. A description of the traditional Theravadan meditation practice by two accomplished students of Burma master Pa Auk Sayadaw offers detailed insight into the practice's techniques and potential results. Original.