Episode

Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation on Developing Concentration (Samadhi) 1

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Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction
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May 6, 2026
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Summary

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Full instructions are given at the beginning for cultivating concentration (samadhi), including attention to posture, a variety of possible areas of focus (with most attention given to the breath, including on the "three-part breath"), and balancing "not too tight" and "not too loose." Then we practice mostly in silence, with a brief discussion period at the end of the sitting.