The buddha goes so far as to say the disciple who
neglects jhana practice is "not one who dwells in the
dhamma"

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/anguttara/an05-073.html


"Then there is the case where a monk takes the Dhamma
as he has heard & studied it and thinks about it,
evaluates it, and examines it with his intellect. He
spends the day in Dhamma-thinking. He neglects
seclusion. He doesn't commit himself to internal
tranquility of awareness. This is called a monk who is
keen on thinking, not one who dwells in the Dhamma.

Then there is the case where a monk studies the
Dhamma... [HOWEVER!] He doesn't spend the day in
Dhamma-study. He doesn't neglect seclusion. He commits
himself to internal tranquility of awareness. This is
called a monk who dwells in the Dhamma.

"Now, monk, I have taught you the person who is keen
on study, the one who is keen on description, the one
who is keen on recitation, the one who is keen on
thinking, and the one who dwells in the Dhamma.
Whatever a teacher should do -- seeking the welfare of
his disciples, out of sympathy for them -- that have I
done for you. Over there are the roots of trees; over
there, empty dwellings. Practice jhana, monk. Don't be
heedless. Don't later fall into regret. This is our
message to you."



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