SHAMATHA RETREAT
MANNIKU METSALATU, ESTONIA
MANNIKU METSALATU, ESTONIA
OVERVIEW
Shamatha is the practice of developing single-pointed concentration, developing a calm, clear and focused mind. This practice is essential if we are to subdue and heal our agitated and unruly mind, to become masters of our own mind.
Over 9 days in this retreat we will become familiar with and practice various shamatha meditations. We will focus on mindfulness of breathing, settling the mind in its natural state and awareness of awareness as the three methods for cultivating a calm, clear and focused mind.
This will be supplemented with the practice of the Four Immeasurables. Shamatha practice becomes most effective if we combine it with opening our heart through the practice of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity.
Recommended reading
The Attention Revolution - B. Alan Wallace
Stilling the Mind - B. Alan Wallace
The Four Immeasurables - B. Alan Wallace
Over 9 days in this retreat we will become familiar with and practice various shamatha meditations. We will focus on mindfulness of breathing, settling the mind in its natural state and awareness of awareness as the three methods for cultivating a calm, clear and focused mind.
This will be supplemented with the practice of the Four Immeasurables. Shamatha practice becomes most effective if we combine it with opening our heart through the practice of loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity.
Recommended reading
The Attention Revolution - B. Alan Wallace
Stilling the Mind - B. Alan Wallace
The Four Immeasurables - B. Alan Wallace
MATERIALS
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DAY 1 (right 'click' to download)
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAY 5
DAY 6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9