[Buddha-l] Jhana

[jkirk]

Isn't the term jhana related to the Skt term dhyana? If so, a general use
for it
would not be problematic.
Joanna

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Does jhana refer to general meditation in some places in the canon? It  is
clear that "jhana"  used in the four jhana refers to levels of
concentration. 
But, there seems to be instances where it is used alone without  reference
to the 4 jhanas and might mean meditation in a more general sense. For
instance, the Buddha was feeling tired so he entered a jhana state for a
few minutes to rest.
 
jack 
 



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