Name: [Week 2] Samatha Meditation: A 6-week Introductory course
Start: 2025-05-09T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Bi-Centennial Community Centre

This course offers a progressive journey into the heart of **Samatha meditation**, a practice that nurtures inner calm and unwavering mental focus. Beginning with an introduction to the foundational method of **lower-dantian breathing**, participants will learn to anchor the mind through deep, conscious breathing centered in the body’s core.

**Course Content:**

**Class 1 on 3 May 2025 : Introduction to Samatha Meditation and Lower-Dantian Breathing Practice**

* An overview of Samatha meditation techniques and the foundational practice of lower-dantian breathing to build mental stability and focus.

**Class 2 on 10 May 2025 : Immersing Yourself in Lower-Dantian Breathing**

* A deeper dive into the lower-dantian breathing technique, focusing on breath awareness and its role in grounding the mind.

**Class 3 on 17 May 2025 : Developing a Profound Level of Lower-Dantian Breathing: The Longer the Breath, the Better**

* Cultivating a more refined practice of lower-dantian breathing by extending breath duration, enhancing mental clarity and focus.

**Class 4 on 7 June 2025 : Practicing with Deep Focus: Let the Thoughts Come and Go on Their Own**

* Techniques for maintaining concentration by observing thoughts without attachment, allowing the mind to remain undisturbed.

**Class 5 on 14 June 2025 : Engaging in Deep, Sustained Practice: Sink the Breath into the Lower-Dantian, Quiet the Mind**

* Aiming for deeper immersion in the practice, focusing on sinking the breath into the lower-dantian to quiet the mind and develop sustained concentration.

**Class 6 on 21 June 2025 : Cultivating Mastery through In-Depth Practice**

* The final class emphasizes the mastery of Samatha meditation, refining the breathing technique and mental focus for profound peace and clarity.

**Fee: By Donation**
**Our website: [www.star-lighting.org.au](http://www.star-lighting.org.au/)**

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[Week 2] Samatha Meditation: A 6-week Introductory course

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