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How Jhana Meditation Facilitates Insight and Cognitive Flexibility

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Exploring Jhana Meditation: States of Joy and Cognitive Flexibility

This chapter examines jhana meditation, detailing its stages and the deep states of concentration it cultivates. The speakers share personal experiences of the joy derived from these states while discussing the cognitive benefits and complexities of modeling perceptions during meditation. Additionally, the chapter addresses the balance between seeking pleasure in meditation and maintaining a framework for navigating enriched experiences.

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