The Sanskrit word samadhi is translated in Tibetan as tingdzin, which literally means “deep holding.” The mind is held firmly and deeply so the meditation becomes very stable. Samadhi can refer to either tranquility meditation or insight meditation. By doing this deep meditation, we experience the flavor of samadhi—the exquisite taste of meditation.

Thrangu Rinpoche

from the book Advice from a Yogi: An Explanation of a Tibetan Classic on What Is Most Important

translated by Thrangu Dharmakara Translation Collab


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