Practicing the Jhanas

Download or read book Practicing the Jhanas written by Stephen Snyder and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.