In my experience, almost everyone can experience a light version of the first jhāna and learn to recognize that with good guidance, community support, study, & practice. There may be a very small subset of people who don't have natural talent for this approach, but I guarantee there's another approach that we're teaching in the jhana.community that would be suitable for them. We're exploring Shamatha Jhāna, Vipassana Jhāna, Metta Jhāna, Kasina Jhāna, & the 9th Jhāna of Awareness-itself.
How do I know I can reach the first Jhana?
In my experience, almost everyone can experience a light version of the first jhāna and learn to recognize that with good guidance, community support, study, & practice. There may be a very small subset of people who don't have natural talent for this approach, but I guarantee there's another approach that we're teaching in the jhana.community that would be suitable for them. We're exploring Shamatha Jhāna, Vipassana Jhāna, Metta Jhāna, Kasina Jhāna, & the 9th Jhāna of Awareness-itself.