Metta jhana

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As we know … doing metta we can achieve 1 st jhana …
Is it possible to be continuesly in this metta jhana or u can experience this only when u seat crossed legs like u do for other jhanas and deep State of meditation…
I think there is mention of buddha and some monks being in 1st jhana while walking…

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Monks who have mastery of jhana, in ancient times, were able to enter and exit jhana at will- thus they can be performing activities while entering and exiting rapidly.

But someone who is remains in jhana is not able to be walking about

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Ok understood…this concept itself is excellent. Just enter and come out whenever u feel need such mastery is excellent…

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So I want to ask …
Buddha said in one of his previous births he practice metta meditation for 7 years and he born as brahma for seven eons…
That mean he had mastery over that kind of meditation and he used to be in metta meditation for maximum time ??
Also when nalagiri beacome peaceful around buddha it was the power of metta.
Buddha made nalagiri as a object of metta and entered in metta …

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There is a jataka story where the Bodhisatta was continuously practicing Metta meditation and no weapons or threats could harm him. He only got hit by an arrow when he paused his practice momentarily. So, metta can be practiced in any posture and you can get the benefits. I think at least some level of concentration would be required to get the full benefits.

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Wow i want to read this jataka story.can u name it

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The name of the jataka is Suvannasama Jātaka.

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One can achieve the 3rd Jana with metta.

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In metta we continuesly need to think about happiness of all …may every be happy…
And that’s why we continuesly need vichara
So that why deeper jhana such as 2nd and onwards are not possible…
There is no information about deepar jhanas in metta…

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https://vipassana-metta.com/fileadmin/dokumente/Sayadaw_U_Indaka_-_Metta.pdf

Please read there, it is possible to reach the 3rd says Sayadaw u Indaka

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Wow thanks for sharing this material

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One of the things that inspires me is The Ancient Venerable Subhūti Mahathera. He would go into jhāna before receiving food. The practice of mettā on any level is also good to do (Jhāna or not). When I go for alms in America, I often practice mettā to protect my own mind while also giving an opportunity for others to notice that I’m standing outside the house. The villagers are very responsive to loving-kindness and I too believe it can protect not only my mind but “help” protect from enemies as well.
Here was an example in Hawai’i

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