Mar 19, 2016
Preparation for Meditative Serenity (concentration, shamatha) is made possible by adopting these simple principles:
1. Preparation: Conducive dwelling, Have little desire, Be content, Abandon useless activities, Pure ethical discipline, Stop thoughts of desires
2. Practice: Effective posture (Relaxation and...
Mar 5, 2016
How do you go from wild mind, out of control thinking, stress and anxiety — to serenity, relaxation, concentration, and a mind that rests in equanimity? That is what you will learn in this lecture, which explains an ancient map of the stages of concentration (shamatha, dharana, calm abiding, etc)....