Deconstructing Yourself Jhanas, Technology, and Tradition with Stephen Zerfas
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May 1, 2024 
Entrepreneur and meditator Stephen Zerfas discusses using technology to enhance learning of Jhanas, his background in meditation and jhana practice, and scaling jhanas globally. They delve into his journey, training with jhana teachers, and the fusion of technology and tradition in meditation practice.
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Zerfas's Meditation Origin
- Stephen Zerfas's meditation journey began with a difficult mental health period.
- A 10-day silent retreat led him to a blissful experience through loving-kindness meditation.
Jhana's Scalability Question
- Zerfas discovered the jhanas matched his experiences, prompting him to question their limited adoption.
- He wondered why such transformative states weren't more widespread.
Retreat Breakthrough
- On retreat, Zerfas combined body scan with loving-kindness, reversing his aversion-based approach.
- This led to a breakthrough, highlighting equanimity's closeness to love.