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Jhanas In Theravada Buddhism
Jhanas In Theravada Buddhism - This booklet, a condensed version of Bhante Gunaratana's treatise, The Path of Serenity and Insight, outlines the role of jhana (meditative absorption) in Theravada Buddhist meditation. The author's perspective is based mainly on the commentaries to the Pali Canon-principally Buddhaghosa's Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification). The formless jhanas and the role of jhana in relation to the noble disciple are also discussed. Many of the insights offered by the book will be of value to those practicing vipassana- and breath meditation.
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Jhanas In Theravada Buddhism - This booklet, a condensed version of Bhante Gunaratana's treatise, The Path of Serenity and Insight, outlines the role of jhana (meditative absorption) in Theravada Buddhist meditation. The author's perspective is based mainly on the commentaries to the Pali Canon-principally Buddhaghosa's Visuddhimagga (The Path of Purification). The formless jhanas and the role of jhana in relation to the noble disciple are also discussed. Many of the insights offered by the book will be of value to those practicing vipassana- and breath meditation.
Publisher : Buddhist Publication Society
ISBN 10: 9189552400353
ISBN 13: 955240035X
Pages : 101
Weight : 155 g
Binding : Soft Binding
Name : Jhanas In Theravada Buddhism
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Buddhist Publication Society
- Author
- Ven. Henepola Gunarathana Thero
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