Thursday, March 12, 2009

Happiest States


Happiest states in the U.S.
A rugged Western state beats out Hawaii in a new survey of Americans' well-being.

Of course, the happiest "states" are actually the first three jhanas ("meditative absorptions"). They're available here and now and result in rebirth in corresponding heavenly planes.

  • Vipassana Jhanas -- Insight Meditation's states of calm
  • Concentration in the 8 Factors of Yoga: Dharana (Medical Dictionary)

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