Shamatha Resources

The foundation of Buddhist meditation is calm abiding, also known as shamatha. This is Dekeling’s primary public mediation. Through shamatha practice, we develop both stability and clarity in meditation, creating a strong foundation for training in every other meditation method that follows.

In shamatha we observe the mindstream, meeting each experience directly, with fewer and fewer distractions. Gradually, the mind relaxes and we can rest in the natural state.

Dekeling offers four weekly shamatha sessions. Periodically, we offer a three-day shamatha retreat.

Thangka on the Nine Stages of Shamatha, with Explanation

Event List

March 2024

The Way of the Bodhisattva (4 of 12)

  • Practice & Study Group

February 8, 2024 - July 25, 2024
DATE: March 21, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ngondro: Vajrasattva

  • Class
  • Ritual & Ceremony

DATE: March 27, 2024
TIME: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

April 2024

Lhatong: Seeing Clearly (1 of 4)

Four Wednesday evenings
  • Practice & Study Group

April 3, 2024 - April 24, 2024
DATE: April 3, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Way of the Bodhisattva (5 of 12)

  • Practice & Study Group

February 8, 2024 - July 25, 2024
DATE: April 4, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lhatong: Seeing Clearly (2 of 4)

Four Wednesday Evenings
  • Class

April 3, 2024 - April 24, 2024
DATE: April 10, 2024

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