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Samādhi (Pali and Sanskrit: समाधि), in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools, is a state of meditative consciousness. In many Indian religious traditions, the cultivation of Samādhi through various meditation methods is essential for the attainment of spiritual liberation (known variously as nirvana, moksha).

In Buddhism, it is the last of the eight elements of the Noble Eightfold Path. In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In Jain meditation, samadhi is considered one of the last stages of the practice just prior to liberation.

In the oldest Buddhist sutras, on which several contemporary western Theravada teachers rely, it refers to the development of an investigative and luminous mind that is equanimous and mindful. In the yogic traditions and the Buddhist commentarial tradition, on which the Burmese Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest tradition rely, it is interpreted as a meditative absorption or trance attained by the practice of dhyāna.

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Openness

Serial: NC-00769

Retreat Conference

OSB Cam, Openness, Enemies, Pain, Sanctuary, Bell, Concentration
May 2007
Part 3 (of 5)
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Openness

Serial: NC-00768

Retreat Conference. Openess

OSB Cam, Openness, Emotions, Discrimination, Concentration, Emptiness, Breath...
May 2007
Part 2 (of 5)
New Camaldoli Hermitage

The Brief Rule of St. Romuald

Serial: NC-00051

The Little Rule of Saint Romuald

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Romuald, Brief Rule of St. Romuald, zen, Instruction, Money, Koan,...
2003
1 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Church as Mystery, Beyond Institution

Serial: NC-00153

Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 2 - 1990s

OSB Cam, stubbornness, Liberation, Diversity, Concentration, Anger
Feb 11 1999

Monastic Obedience: Tradition and Transformation

Serial: NC-00129

Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 1 - 1990s

OSB Cam, Commitment, Concentration, Vow, Fox, Transmission
May 22 1996

Greek Hesychasts and English Mystics / Our Christification

Serial: NC-00006

Session 3 & 4 of "Continual Prayer in Eastern and Western Christianity"

Talk 3: The Jesus Prayer in the Middle Ages: Greek Hesychasts and English Mystics...

OSB Cam, Duality, Continuous Practice, Sanctuary, Renunciation, Concentration...
1996
2 of 2
New Camaldoli Hermitage

History of Consciousness and the Incarnation

Serial: NC-00060

Part of "Spirituality in a Secular World: Poetry and Wisdom"

2. History of Consciousness and the Incarnation

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Dream World, Pain, Concentration, Emotions
1993
2 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Lectio: Listening as Communion

Serial: NC-00021

Part of "Lectio: Listening with the Heart"

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Breath, Cultivation, Instruction, Concentration
1992
1 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Retreat Conferences #5 and #6

Serial: NC-00523

Retreat Conference #5-#6, hosted by Fr Robert Hale

OSB Cam, Monastic Practice, Compassion, Demons, Concentration, lecture
Aug 1991
5-6 of 7
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Theology and Lectio Divina

Serial: NC-00487

Theology and Lectio, Conference #6, (Conference #2 not recorded)

OSB Cam, Secret place of prayer, lecture, Intuition, Concentration, Separation,...
Jul 1991
6 of 6
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Theology and Lectio Divina

OSB Cam, Lectio Divina as a Monastic Spiritual Practice, Daily Life, Concentration,...
Jun 18 1991
1 of 6
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Rule of St. Benedict

Serial: NC-01065

Rule of St. Benedict lecture series

OSB Cam, training, Letting Go, Daily Life, Lovingkindness, Concentration
Dec 17 1987
6 of 6
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Rule of St. Benedict

Serial: NC-01063

Rule of St. Benedict lecture series. Chapters 8, 20 and 48.

OSB Cam, Balance, lecture, Instruction, Concentration, Enemies
Dec 1987
4 of 6
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Transformative Journey of Spiritual Desire

OSB Cam, Intention, training, Conversation, Concentration, Enemies
1987
3-4 of 14

Chiastic Wisdom in John's Prologue

Serial: NC-00474

Saint John

OSB Cam, Balance, Mandala, resistance, Concentration, Forgiveness
1986

Unveiling the Layers of John

Serial: NC-00480

Saint John

OSB Cam, Intuition, Concentration, Renunciation, Patience, realization
1986

Introduction to Theology

OSB Cam, Money, Balance, Concentration, lecture, Hate
Feb 1984
13 of 19
New Clairvaux Abbey

Unveiling Hidden Truths Through Poetry

Serial: NC-00705

Monastic Spirituality Set 12 of 12

zen, Concentration, Enlightenment, Renewal
Aug 27 1983

Christ: God's Gnosis Embodied

Serial: NC-00383

Monastic Theology Series Set 2 of 3

MM-12, Money, Concentration, Intuition, Forgiveness
Aug 06 1983

Lectio Divina: Soul of Monastic Life

Serial: NC-00701

Monastic Spirituality Set 12 of 12

Monastic Practice, Renewal, Demons, Concentration, lecture
Aug 05 1983

Council of Trent: Shaping Catholic Authority

Serial: NC-00376

Monastic Spirituality Set 11 of 12

Separation, War, Enlightenment, Concentration, Renewal
May 24 1983

Unified Monastic Life Post-Vatican II

Serial: NC-00413

Monastic Orientation Set 1 of 2

Observe, Concentration, Liberation, Commitment, War
Dec 17 1982

Journey to the Monastic Center

Serial: NC-00694

Monastic Spirituality Set 4 of 12

Vow, Ego, Balance, Observe, Concentration
Jul 24 1981

Heart

Oneness, Emptiness, Concentration, Fasting
Feb 1981
8 fo 14

Contemplation - Knowledge of God

Liberation, Hindrances, Vow, Concentration
Feb 1981
2 of 14

Heart of Prayer: Echoes of David

Serial: NC-00552

Vina Retreat

OSB Cam, Emptiness, Duality, Concentration, zen
Feb 1978

Cultivating Depth Through Spiritual Simplicity

Serial: NC-00562

Cassian Institute

Mindfulness, Emotions, Concentration, Oneness, Letting Go
[field_wisdom_date]

Harmony and Unity in Daoist Meditation

Serial: NC-00206

Archival Photo

Instruction, Concentration, Posture, Funeral
[field_wisdom_date]

Love Transforms: Beyond Miracles

Serial: NC-00646

Year Talk 2/2

OSB Cam, Ego, Fasting, Compassion, Forgiveness, Concentration
Nov 21

Embracing Divine Unpredictability and Love

Serial: NC-00618

Year Talks 1/2

OSB Cam, Forgiveness, Ego, Concentration, Pain, Demons
Mar 19

Grace Beyond Judgment and Self

Serial: NC-00619

Year Talks 1/2

OSB Cam, Ego, Forgiveness, Japan, Buddha, Concentration
Apr 06

Transcending Religion Embracing Transformative Love

Serial: NC-00640A

Year Talk 2/2

OSB Cam, Ego, Forgiveness, Fasting, Compassion, Concentration
Aug 02