Staying Present Longer: The Interplay of Mindfulness & Concentration

Staying Present Longer: The Interplay of Mindfulness & Concentration

In this episode, Sean Fargo explores the deep relationship between mindfulness and concentration — two practices that are often taught separately but in reality support and sustain each other. Drawing inspiration from his teacher Ajahn Chah, Sean reflects on how concentration serves as the foundation that allows mindfulness to stay steady with the unfolding present moment. Through personal stories from his years as a Buddhist monk and practical concentration exercises, Sean highlights h...

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We Are Capable of Meeting This Moment, A Meditation with Sean Fargo

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Modeling Mindfulness, with Sean Fargo

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Liminal Dreaming as a Mindful Practice, with Andrew Holecek

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Breathing with Curiosity, A Meditation with Sean Fargo

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