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The Practice of Jhana Meditation
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(164 ratings)
6,362 students
Created byMark Johnson
Last updated 4/2016
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn the importance of concentration in meditation.
  • Know how to navigate into deeper states.
  • Take great pleasure in meditation.

Course content

3 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 17m total length

  • Introduction3:31

    The jhanas are a particular kind of Buddhist meditation that cultivates concentration.  Though taught infrequently, the Buddha was adamant that one should practice the jhanas extensively.

  • Overview of the Practice3:37

    In practicing the jhanas, one is always with the question, "How could I be even more comfortable?"  "What else could I let go of to drop more deeply into this comfort?"

  • Basic Meditation Points (Optional)1:28

    Experienced meditators will already know most of these points.  Clearing away distractions is important to gain depth in our meditations.

  • How to Practice15:03

    Jhana practice is on one hand a study of the practice, and then mostly, a study of oneself.  Here we talk about how to follow the breath in a pleasurable way, with interest and curiosity.

  • The Importance of Jhana3:49

    Jhana practice has an important place on the spiritual path.  Knowing how to make oneself feel good by looking inwards is a strong support on the spiritual path, and one that requires practice.

  • Polishing the Mind6:07

    Many meditators wrestle with the mind during meditation.  Skill with the concentration meditations enables you to win this struggle. The mind can be still and become more satisfied with what it has than by what it seeks.

  • Concentration and Mindfulness6:10

    Concentration and mindfulness together are required for awakening.  These are the wings of awakening.

Requirements

  • A quiet place to meditate.
  • Interest in learning concentration.

Description

The Jhana meditations were taught to the Buddha prior to his awakening and he continued to teach and practice them his whole life.  Jhana practice leads to boundless experiences of pleasure, joy, happiness, contentment, compassion and peace.  Known to be extremely pleasurable and also extremely skillful.

This course is intended for dedicated meditation practitioners wishing to strengthen their concentration.  The course is designed to help practitioners recognize the states of concentration and to move them deeper into them and their own awakening.

There is about 1.5 hours of presentation on the subject of Jhanas. Please practice making the breath ever more comfortable as you proceed through this course.

Who this course is for:

  • Students of meditation wishing to still the mind, and find the peace of concentration.

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