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Visuddhimagga
Book • 1959
The Visuddhimagga, or Path of Purification, is a comprehensive treatise on Buddhist practice written by Buddhaghosa in the 5th century CE. It systematically covers various aspects of the Buddhist path, including ethics (sila), meditation (samadhi), and wisdom (prajna).
The text draws heavily from earlier Theravada Buddhist scriptures and commentaries, offering a detailed and structured approach to Buddhist practice.
It's considered a foundational text for Theravada Buddhism, providing a framework for understanding and practicing the path to enlightenment.
Its influence on Theravada Buddhist thought and practice has been profound and lasting.
The text draws heavily from earlier Theravada Buddhist scriptures and commentaries, offering a detailed and structured approach to Buddhist practice.
It's considered a foundational text for Theravada Buddhism, providing a framework for understanding and practicing the path to enlightenment.
Its influence on Theravada Buddhist thought and practice has been profound and lasting.
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Ajahn Sona is reluctant to recommend any books on the jhana, because a lot of the information is somewhat distorted from the use of it.
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Jhana - Ajahn Sona QnA on "Breath Meditation, In Depth"
