Jiří Charvát

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“Access” implies being on the brink of total concentration, the full absorption called jhana (akin to samadhi in Sanskrit), where any and all distracting thoughts totally cease. In jhana the mind fills with strong rapture, bliss, and an unbroken one-pointed focus on the meditation target.
Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
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