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Thanks for the book recommendation, I'll definitely check it out. Shaila Catherine has written a couple of books on the topic of jhanas. Her most recent one is
by avtar 11y ago
Thanks for the book recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.
Shaila Catherine has written a couple of books on the topic of jhanas. Her most recent one is a meditation manual which covers insight meditation practice as well. It would make for a great companion on long retreats.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/086171623X/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/086171623X/
- aaimnr 11y agoThanks, it's on my kindle as well (haven't finished it yet though). As I see it, Culadasa is better suited both for general audience and for those more scientifically inclined - that's why it seems to be ideal fit for HNers. It also seems to be much more ambitious, systematic work (it's his opus magnum). Probably Shaila's books target more advanced meditators - that's not to say Culadasa is just for beginners.
- pwm 11y agoI 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.
- aaimnr 11y agoI've seen a lot of praise about this one and I'm wondering whether it's worth reading it after Wisdom Wide and Deep (great titles btw :) or is the most important material from F&F repeated in the second one as well.