The importance of sustained attention in meditation

Here I speak about the importance of developing sustained attention as a key skill in meditation.
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[@29JoEl]

I think I may have found the happiest person alive. The love pouring ❤️

[@jasoncabral8732]

Beth gets me pumped to meditate😂.

[@jasoncabral8732]

Yes

[@smlanka4u]

Focusing attention (Satipatthana) on the nature of the mind and body with enough understanding of the nature of reality (realization of the Higher Dhamma) is the path to removing the illusion of life/self.

[@colinmuriithi7552]

Sadhu!

[@arseniclobster]

Pump it up Beth! Getting fired up to hit the cushion and get a cool concentration going. Face that suffering and quit drowning my attention out with trash TV and binge watching utter nonsense. That's not being a lamp unto myself.

[@encarnagorriz1302]

Estimada Beth, es como si adivinaras en que estoy trabajando en este momento. En este momento estoy leyendo "El arte de la atención plena" de Shaila Catherine. Verdaderamente todavía me falta mucho para alcanzar esta atención plena, pero he de decir que la practica continuada me hace sentir muy bien y con ganas de meditar cada vez más. Gracias🙏❤

[@nyanavamsa]

Transcription for this video is available at: samathavipassanabhavana.wordpress.com/2024/02/03/the-importance-of-sustained-attention-in-meditation/

[@leekrogulski2415]

Hi Beth, seeking some advice please, I enjoy chanting Buddhist mantras, in your opinion would it be best to exchange this practice for anapanasati to progress in the spiritual path, I sometimes get confused which practice to do, which is the best easiest authentic way, especially nowadays when there are so many teachers, and with some of them disagreeing with each other as to the true way to practice etc
Best wishes, Lee

[@mailjeffwebb]

Yes I agree with this. I have had a zoom session with Beth. It was very helpful. She gives advice tailored to the individual.

[@bethupton1286]

Hi Lee, it is difficult for me to make recommendations for your meditation without speaking with you first. Please feel free to book an appointment with me through my website so that we can discuss your practice one on one.