Shamatha: Meditation for Balanced Living
S2 - Counting for Stability, and the Nostrils for Clarity
David Oromith · 73 minutes · recorded October 29, 2024
Mindfulness of breathing at the abdomen, with two tools added: focusing with the in-breath and relaxing with the out, then a brief count of one to seven. In a second practice we narrow attention to the sensations at the nostrils, for clarity. David separates mindfulness from introspection and describes the early stages towards shamatha, where recovering from distraction more quickly can feel like getting worse. Questions cover posture, when and how long to practise, and memories surfacing as practice deepens.
Distraction and attention Sleep and rest Mindfulness of breathing Shamatha (calm abiding)