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.
Education
2019 Jul. 7 Mindfulness Training for Educators
Jul. 7,2019 Mindfulness Training for Educators “Teachers, Learn How to Heal Thyself” Message from Barry Kerzin It all starts at home. Unless we learn how to heal ourselves, we cannot do a good job healing […]
Business
2018 Nov. 11 Global Leadership Training
Nov. 11, 2018 7th Global Leadership Training “Compassionate Innovation” Dr. Barry Kerzin will teach healthy mind, motivation and compassionate innovation. This program will be comprised of a combination of lectures and practice. Compassionate Innovation: Selfless […]
Past
2019 Mar. 21 AM “Meditation and Yoga Program”
Mar. 21, 2019 “Meditation program and Yoga” Dr. Barry Kerzin will lead a meditation Program in Tokyo. We would be happy if you could join this precious meditation program and practice with us! 【Date】Mar. 21 […]