No One Has Ever Got Jhāna
Recorded on the first evening of a 2026 Pragmatic Dharma meditation retreat, this dharma talk from Brian Newman offers a wide-ranging exploration of jhāna practice, the Pa-Auk tradition, the jhānic factors, and the role of faith in concentration meditation, grounding listeners in both historical context and practical instruction.
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💬 Transcript
Brian Newman: This talk tonight is called No One Has Ever Got Jhāna.
I’m not sure if that’s the right way to start. If we could get jhāna, that would…
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