# How to Do the Jhanas  ## Metadata - Author: [[Nadia Asparouhova]] - Full Title: How to Do the Jhanas - Category: #articles - Summary: insert summary - My notes: - Summary: The jhanas are altered mental states progressing from euphoria to cessation of consciousness. They involve cultivating attention and are like magic in adult life. While they are not the main point of meditation, they offer insights into fundamental truths about the world. - URL: https://nadia.xyz/jhanas ## LLM Chats ## NotebookLM ## LLM Audio ## Highlights > Like sneezing, jhanas are more like a release than a force of will. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j2rd6zwgtq4fc2qctwfw3asa))