Samatha Meditation: Guided Practice in Calm Abiding

Embark on a guided Samatha (calm abiding) meditation journey led by meditation teacher Kynan Tan in this 45-minute session. Explore a modern, pragmatic approach to the Elephant Path practice as outlined in The Mind Illuminated (2015). Learn about proper meditation posture, breath observation techniques, and methods for maintaining attention. Discover the power of positive reinforcement and how to gently return focus when distracted. Gain insights into the history, progression, and goals of Samatha meditation. Receive practical advice on working with the breath, implementing the "just" method, and determining optimal meditation duration. Conclude with a cool-down period and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this transformative practice.

Introduction
About the instructor
Meditation posture
Observe the breath
Attention
Positive reinforcement
Returning attention
Cool down
Questions
History of Samatha
Progression of Samatha
Goal of Samatha
Invitation to practice
Working with the breath
The just method
How long to meditate