Meditative absorption in a single sensation or mental notion.

meditation, trance, ecstasy, absorption, a state of serene contemplation attained by meditation .

mental absorption. See Parajika 4.

A Pali word not to be confused with jnana or wisdom. It refers to a state of meditative absorption that can be attained through the development of calm. Traditionally, four such states are mentioned: desirelessness, non-thought, equanimity, and neither pain nor pleasure.

absorption which can be attained when one develops calm.

Meditative absorption in a single notion or sensation.

Meditative absorptions. Tranquility meditation.

Absorption in a single object or preoccupation. Rupa-jhana refers to absorption in a physical sensation; arupa-jhana, to absorption in a mental notion or state.

Mental absorption. A state of strong concentration focused on a single sensation or mental notion.

Meditative absorptions. Tranquillity meditation.