Jhāna and the Power of Concentration – A Deep Dive with Most Venerable Bhante G

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Join us for a rare and intimate 2-hour profound conversation with Most Venerable Bhante Henepola Gunarathana, world-renowned meditation master and author of the bestselling Mindfulness in Plain English.

🌟 Topic: Jhāna – The Absorptions That Sharpen the Mind
📅 Date/Time: July 3rd , Time : 1:30PM,
📍 Location: Bhavana Society - WV, YouTube Live / Recorded Session

We are honored to welcome Bhante G, who will be celebrating his 98th birthday in December 2025. A teacher of Jhāna meditation for over seven decades, Bhante G has transmitted this profound practice across continents and cultures, bridging ancient wisdom with modern needs.
He is the founding abbot of Bhavana Society (est. 1982, West Virginia), and holds the honorary title of Chief Sanghanāyaka of North America. His legacy spans global travels, teachings, and books that have transformed countless lives.

🎁 This session will explore:
• The nature and purpose of Jhāna meditation - What is Jhāna and how to access it
• The connection between Jhāna, concentration (Samādhi), and insight (vipassanā)
• How Jhāna strengthens concentration and insight
• Overcoming the five hindrances
• Stories from Bhante G’s extraordinary journey as a monk, teacher, and scholar

🎁 Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned meditator, this event offers timeless guidance for cultivating inner stillness and wisdom.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ven. Dr. Saddhajeewa Thero, Vice Abbot of the Bhavana Society, West Virginia, for his invaluable guidance and support in hosting our series of discussions and Q&A sessions with the Most Venerable Mahanayaka Thero (Bhante “G”), the founder of the Bhavana Society and a world-renowned meditation master.

Ven. Dr. Saddhajeewa’s encouragement, coaching, and thoughtful insights played a pivotal role in shaping these conversations and ensuring a meaningful exchange of ideas. He reminded us that concentration is an integral part of the Buddha’s path to awakening—the final factor of the Noble Eightfold Path—and guided us in preparing questions and themes related to jhāna, the subject of this year’s video series.

He emphasized the importance of understanding the jhānas as progressive states of deepened concentration, each cultivating greater stillness and focus than the last. His advice to frame our questions around these meditative states has helped us create a program that invites our audience to experience the profound depth of concentration and the gradual quieting of distraction.

Presenters:
Don Gunasekara – Rtd. Senior Scientist Board Member, @ the Bhavana Society
Dilum Meegoda & Marianna Furyk – Bhavana Community Members & Engineers.


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