false 3284690 1 <div>Jhana is a powerful meditative technique that opens the way to unfettered joy, radiant calm, and abiding happiness. <i>Focused and Fearless</i> presents this ancient meditative tradition as interpreted through the practice of a contemporary American teacher, and as such, it represents a landmark shift in Theravadan Buddhism by bringing jhana into the reach of busy practitioners. The book speaks to both non-meditators and meditators from any tradition, helping those who simply want to understand how to attain extraordinary states with ease while offering a creative, contemporary slant on this ancient path of happiness and wisdom. An engaging mix of contemporary examples, practical exercises, and how-to instructions that anyone can try, <i>Focused and Fearless</i> is an accessible, friendly, and wise guide that is ideal for both novices and the more seasoned practitioner who wishes to explore advanced meditative states.</div> 3321039 28 4 2008 Focused and Fearless: A Meditator's Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity 0 0 11 0 0 0 false false Tue Jul 14 06:10:25 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 14 06:12:37 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Apr 22 21:53:47 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 21:53:47 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Mar 17 16:55:33 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 17 16:55:36 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Dec 12 05:41:16 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 12 05:41:18 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Wed Dec 10 10:26:53 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 10 10:27:02 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Tue Nov 18 16:08:02 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 18 16:08:02 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Mon Nov 17 09:56:21 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 29 09:47:20 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Tue Aug 12 20:03:19 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 20:03:32 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sun Jun 22 20:55:21 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 22 20:55:21 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Mon May 19 09:43:48 -0700 2008 Mon May 19 09:43:52 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Fri May 09 10:13:30 -0700 2008 Fri May 09 10:13:36 -0700 2008