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Samādhi (Pali and Sanskrit: समाधि), in the Indian religions, is a state of meditative consciousness. In many such traditions, the cultivation of samādhi through various meditation methods is essential for the attainment of spiritual liberation (known variously as nirvana, moksha).
In Buddhism, it is the last of the eight elements of the Noble Eightfold Path. In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In Jain meditation, samadhi is considered one of the last stages of the practice just prior to liberation.
In the oldest Buddhist sutras, on which several contemporary western Theravada teachers rely, it refers to the development of an investigative and luminous mind that is equanimous and mindful. In the yogic traditions and the Buddhist commentarial tradition, on which the Burmese Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest tradition rely, it is interpreted as a meditative absorption or trance attained by the practice of dhyāna.
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 4Book 4 - The Formation of the Worlds Thomas Cleary translation Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Observe, Freedom, Concentration |
2024 4 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 27 part 1Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations Thomas Cleary translation
Concentration, Discrimination, Liberation |
2024 27a |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 28Book 28 The Ten Superknowledges Thomas Cleary translation
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Nirvana, Discrimination... |
2024 28 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 35Book 35 - Qualities of Buddha’s Embellishments and Lights Thomas Cleary Translation Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Concentration, Complete Perfect... |
2024 35 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 3Chapter 3 - The Meditation of Samantabhadra Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation.
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Buddha, Wisdom |
2024 3-dharmamitra |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 2Book 2 - The Appearance of the Buddha Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Observe, Peace, Concentration |
2024 2 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 3Book 3 - The Meditation of the Enlightening Being Universally Good Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Hindrances, Peace |
2024 3 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 6Book 6 - Vairocana Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Equanimity, Freedom |
2024 6 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 12Book 12 - Chief in Goodness Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Greed, Freedom |
2024 12-cleary |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 15Book 15 - The Ten Abodes Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Discrimination, Peace |
2024 15 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 17Book 17 - The Merit of the Initial Determination for Enlightenment Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, Discrimination... |
2024 17 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 18Book 18 - Clarifying Method Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Attachment, Evil |
2024 18 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 21Book 21 - Ten Practices Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, confusion |
2024 21 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 23Book 23 - Ascent to the Palace of the Tushita Heaven Thomas Cleary translation. Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Generosity, Attachment |
2024 23 |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 11Chapter 11 - Pure Conduct Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation.
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Karma, Evil, Concentration |
2024 11-dharmamitra |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 12 Part 1Chapter 12 - Foremost Worthy - Part 1 Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation.
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Samadhi, Concentration, Cultivation |
2024 12a-dharmamitra |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 12 Part 2Chapter 12 - Foremost Worthy - Part 2 Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation.
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Greed, Delusion |
2024 12b-dharmamitra |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 5Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 5 Thomas Cleary translation p606 Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, Peace |
2024 25e |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 4Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 764 Thomas Cleary translation
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Liberation, Desire |
2024 26d |
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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 5Book 26 - The Ten Stages p 788
Thomas Cleary translation
Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Liberation, Concentration, Nirvana |
2024 26e |
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Integrating Ethics and Wisdom in Zazen Compassion, Practice, Concentration |
Jan 2022 |
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Embodying Enlightenment Through Everyday Zazen Zazen, Concentration, Letting Go |
Feb 23 2019 |
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Words, Meaning, and Meditation Harmony Concentration, Meditation, Letting Go |
Oct 27 2018 |
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Exploring our Infinite Life Delusion, Patience, Concentration |
Aug 01 2017 |
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Prajna Paramita, the Lovely, the HolyNot abiding in anything, including wisdom; helping without the idea of helping; practicing the paramitas without holding on to them; Buddha twirling a flower, Manjushri smiling is transmission in... Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Concentration, Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Vow |
Jul 08 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Beyond Appearances: Embracing True Freedom Pain, Concentration, Zazen |
Nov 24 2014 |
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Zen Moments: Women as Teachers Time, Concentration, Practice |
Dec 13 2013 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Bodhisattva's Three-fold Ethics and Three-fold Samadhi Concentration, Practice, Discrimination |
Jun 22 2013 Afternoon |
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Zazen: Cultivating Enthusiasm for Enlightenment Enlightenment, Concentration, Meditation |
Jun 02 2013 |
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Refining Aspirations, Cultivating Enlightenment Wisdom, Patience, Concentration |
Jun 02 2013 |
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The Mind of Mountains and Waters and the Body of Liberation Bodhisattva, Karmic Consciousness, Concentration |
Oct 14 2012 B Santa Barbara Zen Center |
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The Bodhisattva's Mind of No Abode Fundraising, Buddha Mind, Concentration |
Sep 01 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Facing Change and Realizing Peace Addiction, Generosity, Concentration |
Jul 19 2012 |
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Conscious Service: Beyond Compulsive Caretaking Addiction, Delusion, Concentration |
Apr 15 2012 |
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Compassionate Awakening Through Witnessing Concentration, Delusion, Wisdom |
Mar 11 2012 |
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A Family Style for Realizing the Oneness of All Families Concentration, Study, Delusion |
Mar 10 2012 Afternoon |
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Aspiring Through Compassionate Zen Practice Concentration, Precepts, Perfect Wisdom |
Jan 08 2012 |
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Householder Bodhisattvas, What is Your Aspiration for this New Year? Concentration, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Bodhisattva Way |
Jan 02 2012 Morning |
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Zen Journey: Enthusiasm Fuels Aspiration Concentration, Evil, Delusion |
2012 |
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The Boatman Does Not Use a Wooden Goose Concentration, Delusion, Addiction |
Dec 17 2011 Afternoon |
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The Bodhisattva's Creativity and Freedom Fox, Concentration |
Dec 08 2011 |
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Pathways to Compassionate Liberation Concentration, Wisdom, Meditation |
Dec 05 2011 |
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The Bodhisattva's Creativity and Freedom Practice, Concentration, Time |
Nov 17 2011 |
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Transforming Fear into Compassionate Connections Addiction, Concentration, Breath |
Nov 2011 |
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Embrace Emotions: The Art of Engagement Concentration, Pain, Attachment |
Nov 2011 |
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Zen Meditation: Embodying the Six Paramitas Concentration, Posture, Ego |
Oct 29 2011 |
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Pathway to Enlightened Practice Patience, Precepts, Concentration |
Jun 2011 |
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The Sitting Meditation of this School Concentration, Enlightenment, Happiness |
May 21 2011 Morning |
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Perfecting the Zen Pathway Daily Life, Concentration, Meditation |
May 2011 |
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Concentration: Path to Collective Liberation Posture, Concentration, Breath |
May 2011 |