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by ed_march
Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Vitakka and Vicara in Jhana practice
Replies: 67
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Re: Vitakka and Vicara in Jhana practice

Hello Daverupa

The first jhana has 5 factors, vichara, vitakka, piti, sukka, ekkagata according to both the Abhidhamma and the vissudhimagga.

I hope this helps.

Ed
by ed_march
Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: Vitakka and Vicara in Jhana practice
Replies: 67
Views: 15747

Re: Vitakka and Vicara in Jhana practice

Hello Friends here is a transcription I found on the internet about the five jhana factors, what there practical application is and how they actually function. I hope you find this information informative. Here's the link for further reference http://theartofmeditation.org/written-material/introduct...