Practicing the Jhanas

"Clear and in-depth. Practicing the Jhanas explains difficult concepts and ideas in an accessible format and enriches the reader's understanding of meditation."--Yoga Magazine (UK)

"Stephen Snyder and Tina Rasmussen know what they write about in this book through their own direct experience as dedicated yogis. This book serves as a bridge for Westerners, as a conduit to the traditional teachings of the Buddha."--Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw "This is a unique road map to the extraordinary and transforming states of mind known as the jhanas. As a psychologist and as a practicing Buddhist, I recommend this book wholeheartedly."--Rick Hansen, PhD, co-author of Buddha's Brain: The New Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

"Practicing the Jh?nas is a wonderful addition to our understanding of concentration practice. Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder draw on a wealth of personal experience to clearly elucidate and fine-tune this profound meditative path. Highly recommended."--Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace and One Dharma "A fascinating look at the inner experience of jh?na meditation as taught by the Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw. Tina and Stephen are among a very few Western students of Sayadaw who can speak authoritatively about these profound levels of concentration. Their work is a most valuable addition to the contemporary literature of Theravadin Buddhism."--Guy Armstrong, teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center "This book will be of interest to any dedicated meditator, regardless of their style of practice. It provides a valuable contribution to the growing understanding of jh?na and its important place in Buddhist meditation."--Richard Shankman, author of The Experience of Samadhi