This text discusses the benefits of meditating on the rise and fall of the diaphragm.
It explains that this practice can help to calm the mind and body, and that it is a good foundation for developing insight meditation.
Here are some of the benefits of prolonged meditation on the rise and fall of the diaphragm:
- Increased calmness and focus
- Improved concentration
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Enhanced awareness of the body
Insight meditation can be obtained without first practicing samatha meditation, but it is generally more difficult. Samatha meditation provides a foundation of calmness and focus that can make it easier to develop insight.