Fall 2011 Shamatha Retreat

In this session Alan introduces the practice of the cultivation of compassion, focused on alleviating pain, especially the one caused by behavior. The meditation starts at 32:52 QA starts at 57:50: 1. Center of attention for settling the mind during stages 5 and 6 2. How to make best use of the personal interview time 3. How to know the right amount of effort