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The Neural Correlates of Jhāna & Three Ways to Engage the Unconditioned | Rick Hanson Q&A

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Understanding Jhāna: Attention and Neurology

This chapter explores the cognitive processes of attention and absorption in Jhāna meditation, highlighting how vitaka and vichara enhance sustained focus. It also examines the neurological changes associated with different Jhana states, emphasizing the entwined relationship between mind and brain during meditation.

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