Shamatha (Stillness In Motion)

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 combine the two shamatha practices of resting in awareness and observing the mind. In other words, whilst resting in the stillness of awareness observing the movements of the mind. Simply observing thoughts and other mental events as they arise and pass. Previous session: Shamatha (Awareness) - resting in awareness. Next session: Shamatha (Open Awareness).

Reviews

Great meditation — love the guidance to shift focus depending on whether you’re leaning toward laxity or restlessness. Lots of silence to allow the shamatha to deepen on its own. Thanks!

Leaving a corner of the mind open for the movement of thoughts & mental states worked well to be aware of both stillness & movement without being carried away by the movement. Similarly, using the breath as the main focus, with thoughts in the little window away from center, was a good recuperative when I lost sight of the stillness. Thank you Glen-la 🙂

Thank you glen for spreading love kindness and competition🙏🏽

Thank you Glen!

Loved the minimal instructions and spaces and went deep...thank you