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.
Past
2018 Sep. 15 AM “Meditation Program in Tokyo”
Sep. 15, 2018 “Meditation Program in Tokyo” Dr. Barry Kerzin will lead a meditation Program in Tokyo. We will be happy if you can join this precious meditation program and practice with us! 【Date】Sep. […]
Education
2018 Autumn “A series of Mindfulness for Educators: Healing from the heart to support the growth of teachers”
2018 Autumn “A series of Mindfulness for Educators: Healing from the heart to support the growth of teachers” Dr. Barry Kerzin will teach educators as a series of lectures. We would be happy if you […]
News
Media: “What the Dalai Lama’s doctor is telling 7,000 UPMC nurses” – NEXTpittsburgh
May. 17, 2018 “What the Dalai Lama’s doctor is telling 7,000 UPMC nurses” – NEXTpittsburgh (Author: Tracy Certo) “How many of you have known burnout?” asked the gentle and smiling Buddhist monk in the red […]