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A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z "Dwelling in tranquillity"; In the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism it is stressed that the precondition of "concentration" (samadhi) is intentional development of "dwelling in tranquillity" and "special insight" (vipashyana). Dwelling in tranquillity calms the mind, while special insight, through analytical examination, leads to vision of genuine reality, which is emptiness (shunyata). Shamatha is first developed in preliminary practice and later further refined in connection with vipashyana. Dwelling in tranquillity is compared to a still, clear lake in which the "fish of special insight" plays. The various obstacles that counter the development of shamatha are overcome through nine stages of mind, six powers, and four mental activities. 1. The stages of mind are
2. The powers are
3. The mental activities are:
The concepts of this program of practice come from the literature of the Yogachara school and were put into practice in Tibet as a unified system of meditation. The entire process is often made clear by the use of an image. The two hindering tendencies of torpor and overexcitement are depicted as an elephant and a monkey. In the course of practice, these two are tamed. |
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Achieving Shamatha by Alexander Berzin
http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/archives/sutra/level2_lamrim/advanced_scope/concentration/achieving_shamatha.html
Agon Buddhism: As the Source of Shamatha (Tranquillity) and Vispashyana (Insight) by Seiya Kiriyama
Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind by B. Alan Wallace - Meditation offers, in addition to its many other benefits, a method for achieving previously inconceivable levels of concentration. Author B. Alan Wallace has nearly thirty years' practice in attention-enhancing meditation, including a retreat he performed under the guidance of the Dalai Lama. An active participant in the much-publicized dialogues between Buddhists and scientists, Alan is uniquely qualified to speak intelligently to both camps, and The Attention Revolution is the definitive presentation of his knowledge.
Beginning by pointing out the ill effects that follow from our inability to focus, Wallace moves on to explore a systematic path of meditation to deepen our capacity for deep concentration. The result is an exciting, rewarding "expedition of the mind," tracing everything from the confusion at the bottom of the trail to the extraordinary clarity and power that come with making it to the top. Along the way, Alan also provides interludes—complementary practices for cultivating love, compassion, and clarity in our waking and dreaming lives.Attention is the key that makes personal change possible, and the good news is that it can be trained. This book shows how.
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Clear and Concise Description of the Practice of Shamatha by Khenpo Pema Vajra - book
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Essence of Shamatha (Calm Abiding Stillness) and Vispashana (Wisdom Insight) by Miu King - The Essence of Shamatha (Calm Abiding Stillness) and Vipashana (Wisdom Insight) by Miu King. 2001 trade paperback published by Yuan Ming Buddhist Association. Text in Chinese and English.
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Genuine Happiness: Meditation as the Path to Fulfillment by B. Alan Wallace - Wallace, founder of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies, explores key Buddhist meditation-related concepts that aid the "conquest of our inner obscurations" and "present a path to inner fulfillment and human flourishing." He first examines several particular methods—such as "mindfulness of breathing"—for cultivating shamatha, a state of "meditative quiescence" in which people's capacity for attention is refined and stabilized. They can then use these techniques to make a direct, delusion-free investigation of their own bodies, feelings and thoughts. These insights, in turn, help them nurture hearts of compassion and equanimity and, ultimately, realize more advanced teachings such as cultivating bodhichitta (a "spirit of awakening"), dream yoga and a highly developed meditation technique known as dzogchen. Wallace's discussions are usually clear and helpful (on why meditation works: "sustained, continuous effort can actually reconfigure your brain"), and his questions invite readers to see for themselves if his assertions resonate. Moreover, each chapter contains guided meditations to help readers encounter the teachings more directly. Nevertheless, the text can become dense and self-referential, and if readers miss a particular point early on, the effectiveness of later sections may be lessened. The result is a solid—if advanced—examination of some key Buddhist meditation techniques that will appeal to the serious student more than the casual seeker. (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information
Guided Introduction to Shamatha Meditation by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
http://www.deerparkthimphu.org/activities/shamatha.html
Guide to Shamatha Meditation by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Guide To shamatha Meditation by Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche
http://www.rinpoche.com/shamatha.htmlGuide to Shamatha Meditation by Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche
http://www.buddhachannel.tv/portail/spip.php?article11559
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Malleable Light: Shamatha Meditation
http://dbmathis.blogspot.com/2009/02/shamatha-meditation.htmlMindfulness (Shamatha) Meditation - Research Meditation
http://researchmeditation.com/styles/mindfulness-shamatha-meditation
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Obstacles of Shamatha by Ven. Khenpo Dudjom Dorje - You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PP3BMXzta4
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Practice of Shamatha by Khenpo Pema Vajra
http://www.lotsawahouse.org/shamatha.html
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Quotations on: Shamatha - Calm Abiding and Vipassana - special Insight
http://www.viewonbuddhism.org/dharma-quotes-quotations-buddhist/calm-abiding-insight-vipassana-shamatha.htm
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Reflections on devlopments of Shamatha and distinction between concept and non-conceptual levels of mental experience - April 15, 2009
http://www.mindandlife.org/blog/2009/04/reflections-on-developments-of-shamatha-and-distinction-between-concept-and-non-conceptual-levels-of-mental-experience/Relation between Shamatha, Vipashyana, and discerning and Stabilizing Meditations by Alexander Berzin, May 2002, revised February 2004
http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/archives/sutra/level4_deepening_understanding_path/types_meditation/relation_meditations.html
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Shamatha and Vispashyana Meditation by Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche - book - A commentary on the seventh chapter of the Treasury of Knowledge by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great. This is a Pre-Publication Edition on 8 1/2 by 11 paper bound in red card stock covers.
Shamata Meditation - who am i
http://whoisbert.blogspot.com/p/shamata-meditation.htmlShamatha Meditation - Geshe Dakpa Topgyal
http://www.angelfire.com/yt/fairtibet/smedit.htmlShamatha Meditation by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo
http://medicinebuddhasangha.org/teachings/shamatha_meditation.htmlShamatha Meditation Part 1 of 2 at Padma Samye Ling, Ven. Kenpo Rinpoche - You Tube
Shamatha Meditation Part 2 of 2 at Padma Samye Ling, Ven. Kenpo Rinpoche - You Tube
Shamatha Meditation translated by Lama Changchub at Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist Centre, Norway
http://sangye.org/english/shamatha.htmShamatha Meditation Meetup Groups around the world
http://shamatha-meditation.meetup.com/Shamatha, Vispashyana, and the Awakened Mind Integral Awakened Mind
http://www.3earthfriends.com/shamatha.html
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