Significance of Concentration
Synonyms: Attention, Engagement, Diligence, Absorption, Dedication, Mindfulness, Effort, Immersion, Heedfulness
In Dutch: Concentratie
In Finnish: Keskittyminen
In Spanish: Concentración
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Buddhist concept of 'Concentration'
In Buddhism, Concentration refers to a focused mental state essential for deep meditation and insight, cultivated through mindfulness and sila, enabling spiritual advancement and clarity in understanding, crucial for attaining enlightenment.
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) The mental discipline of focusing one's mind on a single object to achieve clarity and tranquility.[1] (2) Identified in dhamma as mental focus and clarity, crucial for understanding and insight.[2] (3) A focused mental state essential for effective meditation, often developed through ascetic practices.[3] (4) A mental focus that is cultivated through mindfulness, important for achieving higher states of realization and absorption in meditation.[4]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The mental effort directed towards focusing the mind which helps in attaining depth in meditation and insight.[5] (2) A mental factor that must be balanced with energy according to the Buddha's teachings to achieve effective meditation.[6] (3) Mental focus that can be improved through the development and purity of sila.[7]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) The focus on a single object or thought, which helps transcend lower states of consciousness.[8] (2) The mental ability to focus the mind on a single object or thought for prolonged periods, crucial in meditation practices.[9] (3) A practice that includes focusing the mind, which the Buddha engaged in for 6 years prior to achieving Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, enabling him to attain various psychic powers.[10]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) Samadhi, the mental state of focused attention essential for deep meditation and understanding.[11] (2) Focused mental effort directed towards a single meditation object, vital for achieving deeper states of jhana.[12]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The practice of focusing the mind, essential for spiritual development, as outlined in the commentary to Dhammapada verse 282.[13]
From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga
(1) The state of focused attention and clarity that is required for listening and reflecting on the Patimokkha, free from confusion or distraction.[14]
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) One of the three factors a bhikkhu should focus on for spiritual advancement.[15]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) Also known as samádhi, it is the mental effort to fixate on a particular object.[16]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) The state of focused attention essential for deep meditation, allowing one to achieve higher insights.[17]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Mental focuses or meditative states that are part of the shravaka's practices.[18] (2) Refers to the mental focus and mindfulness that can lead to deeper understanding, but may have limitations in discerning certain beings.[19] (3) Known as samadhi, this quality is likened to bending a bow ready to let fly an arrow, symbolizing focus and intent.[20] (4) States of meditation (samadhi) in which the shravaka dwells to obtain the divine eye and perceive various truths.[21]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The mental focus and serene state sought by the Exalted One during his practice, leading to spiritual progress.[22] (2) The mental focus achieved through practice that aids in attaining enlightenment and self-mastery.[23]
From: Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English)
(1) A focused mental state that can be developed through the practice of the mantra.[24]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A significant meditative quality attributed to Master spyan snga, indicating his advanced spiritual practice and insight.[25]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) The state of having a one-pointed mind, focused and properly formed.[26]
Hindu concept of 'Concentration'
In Hinduism, Concentration encompasses dharana, focused attention, and mental discipline, essential for meditation and union with the self. It aids in overcoming distractions and enhancing awareness, forming a crucial aspect of yogic practices.
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) Concentration is a mental discipline that allows an individual to focus exclusively on a chosen object or idea.[27] (2) The state of focused attention, where there is an alignment or unity with the object of meditation, also called tatsthatva.[28]
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) The mental practice of focusing one's mind on a single point or object to enhance awareness and deepen meditation.[29]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The mental focus required for practice in various yogic disciplines.[30]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad
(1) The primary condition necessary for effective meditation (dhyana) that is essential for the practice of upasana.[31]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) dharana, the act of focusing the mind and merging it with Atma.[32]
From: Bhagavadgita
(1) A meditative practice aimed at focusing the mind to achieve insight and union with the self.[33]
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The focused practice engaged by Karkota in front of Mahamaya to attain divine grace.[34]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A practice that keeps the mind fixed on a point, preventing thoughts from wandering, particularly in relation to sensual objects, and counteracting thoughts of desire.[35]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) The power of focus and mental clarity, one of the ten powers.[36]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The act of directing the mind towards a specific object or idea to facilitate remembrance.[37]
From: The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
(1) Defined by Patanjali as the hindering of the modifications of the thinking principle, forming a core component of the practice of yoga.[38]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) The careful condensation of meanings derived from similes and other figures of speech.[39]
Jain concept of 'Concentration'
In Jainism, Concentration denotes a disciplined mental focus essential for attaining profound spiritual insights and experiencing the true essence of the soul, fostering a deeper connection to one's inner self and spiritual understanding.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The focused mental discipline necessary for achieving deeper spiritual insight and savoring the essence of one's soul.[40]
The concept of Concentration in local and regional sources
Concentration, as defined in the context of the Noble Eightfold Path's Samadhi section, relates to the mental clarity and focus essential for deep engagement with present thoughts and experiences.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The focus and mental clarity required to fully engage with the present moment and one's thoughts, emphasized in the Samadhi section of the Noble Eightfold Path.[41]
The concept of Concentration in scientific sources
Concentration, in this context, denotes the measured quantity of an extract, expressed in parts per million (ppm), utilized to assess its effectiveness against fungi in antifungal testing.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The specific amounts of the ethanolic extract being tested (10-1000 µg/ml) to assess its effectiveness at different levels.[42] (2) The percentage amount of each component present within the Padina pavonica extract, as calculated during analysis.[43] (3) The amount of extract used in the antibacterial assays, reflecting its potential effectiveness against bacteria.[44] (4) The amount of extract tested against fungi, noted in ppm (parts per million), used to evaluate the antifungal effectiveness.[45]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A cognitive skill described as the ability to focus attention on a specific task, deemed essential for effective learning and measured in this study.[46]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A focused mental state essential for effective practice of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa.[47]