15. “Can one enter the absorptive states through mindfulness of breathing or is single-pointed jhāna meditation required?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Jhāna] [Mindfulness of breathing]
Sutta: MN 39.15: Descriptions of jhāna. [Jhāna]
12. “You mentioned that Ajahn Chah stated that samadhi should be accompanied by alertness. Does this mean that Jhana should not be a ‘zoned out’ state?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Ajahn Chah] [Right Concentration ] [Clear comprehension] [Jhāna ] // [Mindfulness of body] [Happiness]
Sutta: MN 39.15: Description of the jhānas. [Jhāna ]
3. “How do you apply mindfulness of the body in terms of jhana practice?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Mindfulness of body] [Jhāna ] // [Mindfulness of breathing] [Similes ] [Rapture] [Happiness]
Sutta: MN 118 Ānāpānasati Sutta.