"jhana" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jhanas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} jhana (countable and uncountable, plural jhanas)
  1. (Hinduism, Buddhism) Alternative spelling of dhyana Tags: Hinduism, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable Alternative form of: dhyana Categories (topical): Buddhism, Hinduism
    Sense id: en-jhana-en-noun-pSruNQjb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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