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is the breath an obstacle in jhana practice?
Jason* dmed me, “During my sits, my attention often shifts away from the positive feeling to my breath, possibly bc the breath is more stable and…
Feb 7 • Owen
do these three things to access jhana
Please read my safety note at the bottom of this page before starting this practice.
Feb 6 • Owen

September 2025

One way to measure progress in jhana practice
On Jhourney retreats we talk about learning milestones within jhana skill development.
Sep 2, 2025 • Owen

August 2025

a year of deep okayness
Last year in June, I dropped the default behavior of resisting “negative” emotions.
Aug 15, 2025 • Owen

February 2025

how to jhana in 500 words
opinionated, non-definitive starter guide to emotions-based jhana meditation
Feb 18, 2025 • Owen

December 2024

i forgive myself for not understanding
Tips for using forgiveness meditation to access jhana, increase agency, ...
Dec 14, 2024 • Owen

September 2024

a simple technique that helped me suffer a lot less
approaching zero emotional suffering using inquiry practice / how to drop fetters 4 and 5
Sep 17, 2024 • Owen

August 2024

biggest meditation shift so far
dropping fetters four and five
Aug 26, 2024 • Owen

June 2024

Debugging Doubt (pt 2)
dropping the fetter of doubt
Jun 9, 2024 • Owen

May 2024

No more bad feelings
de-wooifying existential kink meditation
May 18, 2024 • Owen
Debugging Doubt (pt 1)
in meditation and the jhanas
May 8, 2024 • Owen
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