Shamatha and Vipashyana

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Achieving Shamatha
An analysis of how to remain focused – what are the conducive conditions and deterrents of shamatha meditation. 
in Shamatha
Extrasensory Perception Gained in a State of Shamatha
Through the power of achieving a stilled and settled state of mind and attaining the first level of mental constancy, practitioners can attain certain extrasensory awareness.
in Shamatha
A Precious Garland for the Four Themes (of Gampopa)
The Nyingma master Longchenpa uses the structure of the four themes of Gampopa to elaborate on the graded path of sutra, tantra and dzogchen.
in Tantra Texts
Meditation Advice for Lam-rim Practice
Our meditation practice requires us to first analyze and understand the Dharma in order to integrate it into ourselves.
in The Three Scopes
Shamatha and Vipashyana: General Presentation
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.
in Concentration
Mindfulness: The Mental Factors Involved
Mindfulness practice becomes the most effective when it includes the full array of mental factors explained in the traditional Buddhist presentations of it.
in Concentration
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