jhanas
Jhanas, also spelled dhyana, are meditative states described in Buddhism and Hinduism. In Buddhism, particularly in the Pali Canon, they represent progressive stages of mental concentration and absorption achieved through sustained meditation. There are typically eight jhanas, divided into two groups: the four material jhanas (rupa jhanas) and the four immaterial jhanas (arupa jhanas).
The material jhanas are characterized by the presence of subtle physical sensations and mental factors. As
The immaterial jhanas are entered after the material jhanas have been mastered. They involve meditation on
The practice of cultivating jhanas is a key element of the Buddhist path to liberation, as they