In her talk on concentration meditation, Kate Janke explores different techniques, why it is an essential part of the path to awakening, and what gets in the way of a concentrated mind.
First inclination is towards that which is for one’s well-being. Attention settles on the body and breathing. Then make a practice of disconnecting and unplugging, not getting interested in other stuff that comes through. Keep asking, what’s appropriate and helpful now?
One feature of programs is they cause contraction. When standing, then, it’s helpful to acknowledge space as an experience. In front of you, behind and above you, let the body experience the lack of intrusion and obstruction – space is open and free. There are no tyrannies in space.
