>>7659
You started a thread for something that you don't want to learn. You said this after you got replies relevant for the thread topic.
What I said:
>>7635
> looked more into the terms and it seems Dharana requires ethical lifestyle, practice of postures and the ability to withdraw from the external.
>Dhyana is a result of practicing Dharana for a longer period.
>Have you done the other forms of yoga first?

Your reply:
>>7637
>I'm just using the terms "Dharana" and "Dhyana" because they are more well known terms for the eastern name of the practice of these specific mental exercises, but I am not a Buddhist and nor am I engaging in a Buddhist practice.
The specific "mental exercise" of dharana is what this 450 page book explains how to achieve. I found it very useful and wanted to share this finding with you because you served as a messenger here unintentionally, setting my focus on the topic.

>I am not a Buddhist and nor am I engaging in a Buddhist practice.
Neither am I, these practices are Hindu related if anything.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika which I've used because it's considered a foundational book in Hatha yoga, explains Dharana without naming it. I also said I have practiced it for the duration of time I have practiced Hatha yoga: