4.3 - samantha meditation

meditation

- practice of calming and focusing the mind

- and reflecting deeply on specific teachings

- to develop an insight into the nature of reality

samantha meditation

- type of meditation

- that involves calming the mind + developing deeper conc

what is samantha meditation important in therevada buddhism for

important as prep for vipassana meditation

mindfulness of breathing

- popular technique in Samantha meditation

- requires the mediator to become more aware of their breathing

- and focus their attention on it

buddha quote about meditation

"even the gods envy those awakened and mindful ones who are intent on meditation"

what does meditation often begin with

mindfulness of the body and breath

what can Buddhists use as a focus for concentration (6)

- certain character traits

- emotions

- breathing process

- image

- candle flame

- a Buddha

what can be used to become more "mindful" in samantha meditation

the breath

how is mindfulness of breathing used in smantha meditation

- aim to become aware of breathing + body's response to it

- if mind wanders, bring attention back to breath

- they slowly become more able to conc and focus on breath

- feel more present and aware

what are kasinas and when can they be used

objects that a mediator could focus on instead of their breath

how many kasinas are there in total and what do they include

- 10 total

- include elements such as earth, fire and water

e.g meditator could focus on a bowl of water

purpose of samantha meditation (3)

- focusing on single object helps calm and tranquil mind

- develops conc and focus

- helps Buddhists feel happier + more alive

quote about samantha meditaiton

"Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts... Remain in the simplicity of the moment" - Rinpoche