The Jhanas: A Practical Guide to Deep Meditative States By: Shaila Catherine

Author: Shaila Catherine

The Jhanas is about much more than mere meditation or concentration. It offers a complete path toward bliss, fearlessness, and true awakening.

With this accessible guide, meditators (and non-meditators) can understand how to attain extraordinary states with relative ease. Blended with contemporary examples and pragmatic “how to” instructions that anyone can try, The Jhanas provides a wealth of tools to cultivate non-distracted attention in daily life and on retreat. Shaila Catherine has a friendly, wise approach to the meditative states ( jhanas ) that lead to liberating insight. Previously published as Focused and Fearless , this new edition clarifies crucial points and offers twenty-one additional exercises, making this a great book for both those new to jhana practice and those looking to deepen their practice.