Concentration meditation (shamatha) has nine stages of mental development starting with the mind mostly off its object. With the second stage the mind is equally on and off the object. By the third stage the mind is mostly on the object, and by the forth stage always on the object. By the fifth stage the mind is firmly on the object, and the sixth enhances mental clarity, which becomes complete on the seventh stage. On the eighth stage the mind is fully stable on the object and clear but effort to maintain this is required. On the ninth stage effort is no longer required. Full concentration with clarity happens naturally.
Message
Fear is like a cancer.
Fear is like a cancer. It spreads to our whole being. All balance is sacrificed. Perspective is lost. Anger lurks in the shadows. Insecurity poses as strength. Guilt is not far away. We become rigid […]
Past
2017.05 Shantideva
Shantideva “A Guide to the Boddhisattva’s Way of Life” is one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist texts regarding compassion. Dr. Barry Kerzin who is an American doctor and Tibetan monk, will teach us how […]
Retreat
◆2017 Nov Meditation Retreat
Dr. Barry Kerzin will lead a meditation retreat in Japan this fall. We will enjoy meditation practice together with a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji to clear the mind! A) 6 days : Nov. 22 […]