Nimitta - yay or nay

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    Necessary for entering jhana or not?

    I know it's not a bubbling up of unconscious expectations because of those who have experienced it without any knowledge of Buddhism or meditation. But is it necessary for jhana?

    Lots of debate online. I read it ages ago and now I have renewed interest.
 
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