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Practicing the Jhanas

Traditional Concentration Meditation as Presented by Ven.Pa Auk Sayadaw
Practicing the Jhanas

Author(s) : Snyder, Stephen and Tina Rasmussen
Publishers Price : £16.99
Wisdom Price : £11.72(save 31%)
Availability : Currently in stock
ISBN : 159030733X
EAN : 9781590307335
Cover : Paperback
Pages : 148
Size : 214 x 140mm
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Published : 2009
Category : Meditation: General
Category 2 : Theravada Buddhism: Burmese
Synopsis:
This is a clear and in-depth description of the jhanas, the traditional Theravada concentration meditation practices, from two Western authors who have practiced these meditations in retreat with and under the close guidance of one of the great modern Burmese masters. Pa Auk Sayadaw is the abbot of Pa Auk Monastery in Burma and is considered by many to be the leading teacher of the jhanas.

The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience. This helpful book will be appealing to anyone who wants to learn more about this type of meditation. The instructions are thorough and detailed and will help even experienced meditators.

"Stephen Snyder and Tina Rasmussen know what they write about in this book through their own direct experience as dedicated yogis. This book serves as a bridge for Westerners, as a conduit to the traditional teachings of the Buddha." ven.Pa Auk Sayadaw.

"This book offers a fascinating look at the inner experience of jhana meditation as taught by the ven.Pa Auk Sayadaw. Tina and Stephen are among a very few Western students of Sayadaw who can speak authoritatively about these profound levels of concentration. Their work is a most valuable addition to the contemporary literature of Theravadin Buddhism." Guy Armstrong.

"This is a unique road map to the extraordinary and transforming states of mind known as the jhanas. As a psychologist and as a practicing Buddhist, I recommend this book wholeheartedly." Dr Rick Hansen.

A wonderful addition to our understanding of concentration practice. Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder draw on a wealth of personal experience to clearly elucidate and fine-tune this profound meditative path. Highly recommended." Joseph Goldstein.
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