Samatha Meditation Thangka | Nine Stages of Vipassana

Nine Stages of Samatha Meditation | Visual Guide to Deep Concentration & Spiritual Stillness The Samatha Meditation Thangka beautifully illustrates the path to mental clarity and tranquility during meditation. Created on cotton canvas with earthy stone colors and genuine 24K gold, it features the revered Karma Gadri technique. Samatha Meditation is a key practice in Buddhism that emphasizes achieving mental calmness and focus. This Thangka depicts a meditator beginning with a restless mind, symbolized by elephants and monkeys, and progressing toward profound tranquility and control over thoughts. The visuals showcase the gradual journey of soothing the mind and sharpening attention on the present, which is essential in Samatha meditation. Nine Stages of Samatha Meditation: Stage 1 – The Power of Study During this stage, the monk wields a goad and lasso, which symbolize mindful recollection and clarity of understanding. The elephant signifies the wandering mind, whereas the monkey r