Shamatha (Awareness)

Shamatha is the practice of cultivating a calm, clear, and focused mind. In this practice, we cultivate three qualities: relaxation (overcoming tension), stability (overcoming distraction), and clarity (overcoming dullness). In this session, we turn our awareness in upon itself. In other words, simply knowing that we're aware. Just resting in that stillness of awareness and not paying attention to any appearances that arise in the mind. Previous session: Shamatha (Mind) - observing thoughts and emotions. Next session: Shamatha (Stillness in Motion) - resting in the stillness of awareness whilst observing the movements of the mind.

Reviews

Great practice, a good balance between guidance and silence to practice open awareness. Thank you.

What a perfect meditation. Just the right amount of direction and plenty of silence.

Perfect for my morning practice. Perfect amount of guidance to bring me back to the breath.

Just the right amount of guidance

Just what I needed

New experience for me, very simple yet useful guidance into a space of awareness.

Great Meditation Glen! Your soothing voice brings me right back to the wonderful retreat experience. Thank you for adding these to Insight Timer. 🌲🙏

Hi Glen, I enjoyed this guided meditation. I joined the shamatha retreat in Loenen twice and it was so nice to have this meditation.

Very simple, very calming meditation. Objectively good recording

Thank you Glen for this spacious practice. Sending good wishes.