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Is unintentional jhana possible or even common?

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I have a friend who is a Christian. It is a truism that most people can't tolerate sitting and doing nothing because of catastrophic dukkha. Most people, including people I know, have to DO something all the time. But my old friend would spend hours sitting on his porch, a smile on his face, by himself, just enjoying the present moment. Is this a form of jhana? Is it possible that there are many run of the mill, non-buddhist people who actually understand and practice a kind of jhana unintentionally?
Asked by Osel Banigan (71 rep)
Nov 24, 2024, 10:03 PM
Last activity: Nov 25, 2024, 04:02 PM