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Deconstructing Yourself

Jhanas, Technology, and Tradition with Stephen Zerfas

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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  • Stephen Zirfas discovered Jhanas through personal experimentation post-silent retreat, driven by potential life-changing effects on well-being.
  • Zirfas emphasizes the importance of modern tools and technologies to democratize access to profound mental states for all.

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Stephen Zirfas' Journey into Meditation and the Discovery of Jhanas

Stephen Zirfas recounts his transformative journey into meditation, starting with a challenging mental health phase that led him to a ten-day silent retreat. Through personal experiments post-retreat, he discovered altered states akin to the Jhanas. Inspired by Lee Brazington's book, he delved deeper into understanding and replicating these states, driven by the potential for life-changing effects on well-being and focus.

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