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by fraaJad
Tue May 13, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Who experienced Jhana, and how?
Replies: 42
Views: 8789

Re: Who experienced Jhana, and how?

Hi James, I understand that there is more than one definition of jhana out there. I am no expert on the different types, as this is the first style of meditation I've ever tried. But yes, I agree, this is not a "one-pointed" meditation that I'm doing, and the absorption is less than that t...
by fraaJad
Mon May 12, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Chasing Experience
Replies: 12
Views: 2580

Re: Chasing Experience

Hi, I have become more aware when sitting that there is a large part of me waiting for an expereince, or even seeking out an experience. I hasten to add this is very very subtle and not something that is on my agenda! hi Tony, great! Once you are aware of that "waiting," you can let it go...
by fraaJad
Mon May 12, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Who experienced Jhana, and how?
Replies: 42
Views: 8789

Re: Who experienced Jhana, and how?

Hello there, I was asking myself yesterday how many laypeople actually experience Jhana? So my question would be who of you did experience Jhana or does experience Jhana on a regular basis? And what kind of practice are you doing? After what time and how much meditating did you experience it? hello...
by fraaJad
Mon May 12, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly without?
Replies: 131
Views: 23862

Re: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly with

From what I have understood from Bhante's teachings, the more I allow these thoughts to exist without attachment and the more I let them go in my meditations, the less they will arise and the more they will dissolve until they no longer exist. I understand this process as a progressive release of a...
by fraaJad
Mon May 12, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: Samatha Bhāvana
Topic: Why are jhanas considered superior to sensual pleasures?
Replies: 44
Views: 12013

Re: Why are jhanas considered superior to sensual pleasures?

Greetings, In my experience (doing what ppl in this forum seem to call "sutta jhanas," as taught by Bhante Vimalaramsi), it is just as some of you have said -- if you WANT the jhana, you ain't gonna get it. So if you got there, it is because you have (temporarily) renounced some craving. T...
by fraaJad
Mon May 12, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly without?
Replies: 131
Views: 23862

Re: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly with

I thought I'd share my experience out of curiosity of whether anyone else has experienced this or has any insight into the matter. hi Vince, have you listened to any of BV's talks on MN111? I highly recommend them for tracking where you are in the jhanas when using this practice. It's slightly more...
by fraaJad
Thu May 08, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly without?
Replies: 131
Views: 23862

Re: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly with

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It has helped enhance my confidence and motivation in my own practices. I am surprised that you were able to attain such significant results with the seemingly little time you put in, but perhaps you invested more time than what I have understood from ...
by fraaJad
Wed May 07, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly without?
Replies: 131
Views: 23862

Re: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly with

Hi Mkoll, You know, that about the number of nibbana experiences is most certainly my own misunderstanding. Those weren't the words used to describe it, it was just how I conceptualized it. From what I've heard, each "level" (stream entry, once returner, non returner, arhant) has a "p...
by fraaJad
Wed May 07, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly without?
Replies: 131
Views: 23862

Re: Key component missing? Does the wheel turn smoothly with

Greetings all! Long-time off-and-on lurker here, finally decided to create an account. :-) A friend alerted me to this thread because of my interest in Bhante V's "Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation." I've been going back and forth on whether to say anything here, but finally decided it wo...