Ajahn Sona Jhana (4) - What's Between You & Jhana?
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Jul 19, 2020 Dive into the complexities of reaching jhana, a profound state of happiness, and discover how distractions can hinder this journey. Explore the resilience of monastic life and the different types of Sangha that support spiritual growth. Learn about samadhi, distinguishing ordinary experiences from supernormal states, and understand the importance of humility among practitioners when sharing their insights. This rich conversation intertwines personal growth with the teachings of the Buddha.
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Jhana: Beyond Everyday Mind Activity
- Jhana is an unworldly happiness or samadhi beyond everyday sensory life and mind activity.
- The endless stories and mental preoccupations of life stand between you and jhana, requiring their cessation.
Sleep and Jhana Parallels
- Sleep is the nightly cessation of mental activities and stories, essential for survival and sanity.
- Jhana offers a similar mental cessation but is a conscious, awake state that's safe and restorative.
Let Go of Mental Stories Gently
- To enter jhana, stop your mental storytelling and life's habitual preoccupations without forcing or roughness.
- Recognize pleasurable thoughts as psychic irritants that create a sense of lack, requiring full awareness to let go.