Shamatha retreat is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the basic techniques of mindfulness meditation in a retreat environment. You will be guided step by step in how to focus and concentrate your mind. It is also suitable for those who are experienced in meditation.

As the meditation practitioner engages in Shamatha practice, they can improve the ability of having focused attention. As a mindfulness-based program, it may also help reduce anxiety and increase empathy and self-compassion. In order to develop such a mind, we need to strengthen the qualities of mindfulness and introspection.

During the retreat, participants are introduced to the tools that are used to develop these qualities. They will also learn about the obstacles that arise when practicing Shamatha, and how they can be overcome.

The training includes Mindfulness of breathing, Observing mental events, and Observing the nature of consciousness. The training is aimed at achieving body relaxation, inner silence, attention, stability, and clarity. 

Venerable Tenzin Dekyi has been a resident Nun at Thösamling since 2019 and has been facilitating Shamatha retreats ever since.

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