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I mean it does take a certain amount of effort to reach first jhana. I don't know if I'd say it takes "effort" to maintain it, but if you lose focus for long en
by namlem 5y ago
I mean it does take a certain amount of effort to reach first jhana. I don't know if I'd say it takes "effort" to maintain it, but if you lose focus for long enough you will fall out of it. I've never personally experienced the higher jhanas so I can't speak to what they are like.
- lewispollard 5y ago1st jhana is (partially) defined by vitakka and vicara, directing and holding attention (in some translations/schools of thought). But it's not effortful in the way most people would think, no. The higher jhana are more self sustaining.