: As the mind stills, the breath becomes a source of joy rather than a physical sensation.
This paper explores the meditative journey outlined in by Ajahn Brahm. The book is a comprehensive manual focused on the attainment of deep states of absorption, known as jhānas , and the subsequent liberating insights they provide. Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator’s H...
: Progress is not achieved through "striving" or willpower, but through the "easing kind" of effort. Brahm argues that "getting out of the way" allows the mind to naturally incline toward unity and peace. : As the mind stills, the breath becomes