Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature

by Truong Thi Thuy La | 2011 | 66,163 words

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This page relates ‘Dhyana as depicted in Hinayana Literature’ of the study on Dhyana (‘meditation’ or ‘concentration’), according to Buddhism. Dhyana or Jhana represents a state of deep meditative absorption which is achieved by focusing the mind on a single object. Meditation practices constitute the very core of the Buddhist approach to life, having as its ultimate aim Enlightenment (the state of Nirvana).

Chapter 2 - The Dhyāna as depicted in Hinayāna Literature

- Sub-Contents: (+ / -)

2.1: The Meaning and Purpose of Dhyāna

2.2: (1a) The Concept of Samatha-bhāvanā

2.2: (1b) The Five Hindrances (Nīvarana)

2.2: (1c) The Four Jhānas and Their Development

2.2: (2a) Meaning of the term “Vipassanā”

2.2: (2b) The Progress of Vipassanā

2.3: (a) The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (introduction)

2.3: Mindfulness (b): Body Contemplation

2.3: Mindfulness (b): The Contemplation on Feelings

2.3: Mindfulness (c): The Contemplation of Mind (Mental States)

2.3: Mindfulness (d): The Contemplation of Mental Objects (Dhamma)

Last Updated: 13 September, 2022

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