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In the oldest scriptures of Theravada Buddhism much attention is given to the Jhanas, high levels of meditative attainment distinguished by powerful concentration and purity of mind. Ven. Dr. Gunaratana examines these Jhanas within the context of Buddhist teaching as a whole and particularly within the meditation disciplines taught by the Buddha.
- Author
- Henepola Gunaratana
- Publisher
- Motilal Banarsidass Publisher Private Limited
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9788120808713
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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