The Fourfold Senses of Bhavana in the Contemplation of Bliss

The text discusses the fourfold sense of bhàvanà, or development, in the contemplation of bliss. These four senses are:

• In the sense that the meditator develops the capacity to experience bliss.
• In the sense that the meditator develops the capacity to maintain bliss.
• In the sense that the meditator develops the capacity to unify bliss with other mental states.
• In the sense that the meditator practices bliss intensively over and over again.

The text also includes questions and answers about the fourfold senses of bhàvanà.

For more information, please see the following resources:

• The Fourfold Senses of Bhavana in the Contemplation of Bliss by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
• The Noble Eightfold Path by Thanissaro Bhikkhu