What to expect when you sign up for a jhana retreat

I've been thinking a lot about how much a jhana retreat can change your perspective on what "quiet" actually means. For most of us, quiet is just the absence of a TV being on or a phone buzzing, but when you really get into the weeds of deep meditation, you realize there's a whole different level of stillness available that we rarely ever touch. ...

May 8, 2026 · 6 min · Austin Natascha