Ian Pitchford

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To differentiate these two general flavors of the jhanas, I will here call them the shamatha jhanas, or “concentration states”, when those states are more seemingly stable, peaceful, pleasant, etc., and call them vipassana jhanas or “insight stages” when discussing those that are more three characteristics–heavy.
Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha: An Unusually Hardcore Dharma Book
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