Happiest States

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

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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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