The Nalandabodhi practice path begins with a basic resting
meditation practice called calm-abiding or shamatha. While shamatha
meditation is common to several spiritual traditions and has many
techniques, all forms of shamatha are designed to help calm the
mind and bring forth its natural qualities of spaciousness, clarity
and attentiveness. Practice Instructors (PI) work with newer
students to determine which technique is most beneficial and at
what point to introduce another shamatha practice. For basic
instructions on how to meditate, see
"How to Meditate" on the Nalandabodhi
International website.
Shamatha meditation practice is open to everyone and occurs
every Sunday from 9-11am at Nalandabodhi Odantapuri. Approximatley 45
minutes of sitting is followed by a 15 minute walking meditation.
If you would like meditation instruction, or if this is your first
time practicing with us, please contact Neil.
Refer to the Boulder
Calendar page to see when the next Shamatha Meditation Practice
session occurs.
