The pleasure jhānas are a more powerful and satisfying absorption than the whole-body jhānas. As the name indicates, you use pleasurable sensations as your meditation object. The pleasure jhānas are particularly helpful in countering the tediousness of this Stage. More important, the state of flow in jhāna induces a temporary unification of mind, which in turn promotes more lasting unification, thus speeding up your progress through Stage Seven. To have access to the pleasure jhānas, you’ll need exclusive attention to the breath at the nose.
