Introduction to the jhanas

Schedule

Mon Oct 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

19 Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1LD, United Kingdom | Oxford, EN

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Early Buddhism's eightfold path defines right samadhi (composure, collectedness) as the practice of the four jhanas - states of enhanced wellbeing accessed through meditation. We’ll take a look at the classical definition of the jhanas and explore one way of putting them into practice.
The evening will begin with a half-hour lightly guided samadhi meditation, then I'll talk for a while about the jhanas, finishing with questions and discussion.
The event is offered on a donation basis.
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19 Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1LD, United Kingdom

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