For thousands of years, Tibetan Buddhist meditators have used this painting to guide them through the nine essential stages of meditation concentration (shamatha), in order to acquire true comprehension through a state of insight (vipashyana). Reproductions of this image can be found in temples, monasteries, and teaching centers all over the world. Based on instructions originally given by Buddha Maitreya, this painting faithfully represents the essential steps towards establishing a truly effective practice of meditation.
You can learn more about the painting here: Stages of Meditative Concentration.
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wonderful facsimile of the Buddhist meditation chart.
easy to walk the path of the monk using this chart!
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