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.
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2018 Mar. Meditation Retreat
Dr. Barry Kerzin will lead a meditation retreat in Japan this winter. We will be happy if you can join this precious meditation retreat and practice with us. 【Date】Mar. 23 Fri. 13:00 – Mar. 25 […]
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Generosity
Generosity is a means of opening our heart, as well as helping another. It is the first of the 6 paramitas, or 6 perfections, to cultivate compassion and wisdom. They are: generosity, ethical discipline, patience, […]
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2018 May Meditation Practice Group
May. 24, 2018 Human Values Meditation Practice Group We will learn about compassion and meditation from a video of the latest lecture by Dr. Barry Kerzin and we will practice meditation together. *Staff from Human […]