- The Jhanas
- Cover Page
- Praise for The Jhānas, previously published as Focused and Fearless
- Title Page
- Contents
- Introduction: From Focused Concentration to Fearless Awakening
- Part I. The Joy of the Focused Mind
- Part II. Preparing the Mind for Absorption
- 5. The Wisdom of Letting Go
- 6. Dynamics of Emotion
- 7. Effort, Ease, and Intention
- 8. Calming the Restless Mind
- Part III. How to Establish Meditative Absorption
- 9. Happiness and the Five Factors of Absorption
- 10. Access to Absorption: At the Threshold of Peace
- 11. Fearless Abidings — The First Jhāna
- 12. Drenched in Delight — The Second Jhāna
- 13. Absorbed in Joy — The Third Jhāna
- 14. Radiant Calm — The Fourth Jhāna
- 15. How Deep Is Deep Enough?
- 16. Summary of Meditation Instructions
- Part IV. Doing the Work of Insight
- Part V. Experiencing the Formless Dimensions
- Epilogue: Fearless and Awake
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- What to Read Next from Wisdom Publications
- Copyright
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