Focused and Fearless
by Shaila Catherine · first published 2008
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Jhana is a powerful meditative technique that opens the way to unfettered joy, radiant calm, and abiding happiness. "Focused and Fearless" presents this ancient meditative tradition as interpreted through the practice of a contemporary American teacher, and as such, it represents a landmark shift in Theravadan Buddhism by bringing jhana into the reach of busy practitioners. The book speaks to both non-meditators and meditators from any tradition, helping those who simply want to understand how to attain extraordinary states with ease while offering a creative, contemporary slant on this ancien
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For those who are interested in advanced meditation and pushing the limits, I can recommend book "Focused and Fearless". Covers very powerful techniques. I went from unable to sit for 15 minutes to 1 hour of effortless deep meditation within a week. YMMV.
on “A Simple Guide to Meditation” ↗I have read Focused and Fearless from her. Some topics are indeed geared towards more seasoned practitioners, nevertheless it is a great book with a wealth of information that helps deeper understanding. Highly recommended.
on “Mindfulness versus Concentration” ↗…from first to third but not for long periods of time. I have experienced piti and after that entered 'equanimity' jhanic state, subtle but alert and content concentration. I highly recommend the book Focused and Fearless, I haven't seen such clarity on meditation anywhere else, except maybe Buddhist texts but they can be cryptic and poorly translated. My technique is comfortable freestyle sitting (as opposite to lotus…
on “Ask HN: Do you meditate?” ↗…to get there. The problem with meditation is that it's not being taught right, plus there are many variations of it. If you are seriously looking to incorporate meditation in your daily life then get "Focused and Fearless" book and follow all instructions and exercises as they are taught. You will see measurable results.
on “A Simple Guide to Meditation” ↗Thank you so much! I have Shaila Katherine’s book “Focused and Fearless” but not completed the reading. She is an amazing teacher.
on “At 31, I have just weeks to live. Here's what I want to pass on” ↗