samatha meditation

• Meditation


  The practice of calming and focusing the mind.
• Samatha


  Calm.
• Samatha Meditation


  Calming meditation.
• Samatha Meditation/ Calming Meditation

  A type of meditation that involves calming the mind and developing deeper concentration.
• Foci of concentration in Samatha Meditation

  Character traits, breathing process, an image, a candle flame, a Buddha.
• Mindfulness of breathing

  A meditation practice focusing on the experience of breathing, focusing on the breath in the body, leading to feeling more present and aware.
• Kasinas

  A meditator could concentrate on a Kasina. There are ten in total, including the elements and colours. For example, a bowl of water or a red circle.
• The Buddha in the Dhammapada - Samatha Meditation

  "Even the gods envy those awakened and mindful ones who are intent on meditation."The Buddha in the Dhammapada, verse 181.
• Nibbana

  A state of complete enlightenment, happiness and peace.
• Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche - Samatha Meditation

  "Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts... Remain in the simplicity of the present moment."Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
• Tanha

  Craving. Meditation allows you to let go of craving and achieve nibbana.
• Enlightenment


  Realisation about truth in life, releases a person from samsara.