Shamatha and Vipashyana

Mindfulness practice becomes the most effective when it includes the full array of mental factors explained in the traditional Buddhist presentations of it.

The Nyingma master Longchenpa uses the structure of the four themes of Gampopa to elaborate on the graded path of sutra, tantra and dzogchen.

Shamatha (a stilled and settled state of mind) and vipashyana (an exceptionally perceptive state of mind) are levels of meditative concentration taught in all forms of Buddhism.

The Ninth Karmapa presents a detailed, step-by-step explanation of the Karma Kagyu practice of mahamudra meditation on the nature of the mind.

With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.

Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey explains the Fourth Panchen Lama’s text that forms the basis for the Gelug/Kagyu tradition of mahamudra meditation on the nature of the mind.