Subdue Greed and Attachment, and Cultivate Samādhi Well

After subduing and lightening the greedy thoughts and attachments in one's mind, it becomes very easy to cultivate meditative concentration (samādhi). Concentration can generally be divided into stillness concentration during sitting meditation and moving concentration while walking, standing, sitting, and lying down. Both kinds of concentration are very important; each has its own advantages, and they can complement and nourish each other, enhancing one another. Among them, stillness concentration is especially important. When stillness concentration is well cultivated, both body and mind can be relaxed and at ease, and afflictions are subdued quickly. Only then can one be effective in cultivating moving concentration while walking, standing, sitting, and lying down. In particular, contemplative practice (vipaśyanā-caryā) of the Buddha's teachings becomes even more effective and more subtle and thorough, allowing one to attain deeper and more wondrous wisdom.