KnowraShamathaLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Shamatha, each with the reason it gives.All 12Related 7Compared with 5DhyanaCompared with: It names the calming dimension that may accompany, but is not equivalent to, dhyana.Deity yogaCompared with: Unlike basic calm-abiding, deity yoga deliberately constructs and transforms a complex image.ShikantazaCompared with: Unlike object-centered calm-abiding, shikantaza does not make sustained focus its defining method.LojongCompared with: Shamatha steadies attention, while lojong chiefly trains altruistic attitudes and responses.YidamCompared with: Unlike basic calm-abiding, yidam practice builds a detailed sacred identity through tantric visualization.