Shaila Catherine

Shaila Catherine, a seasoned Dharma teacher and author of 'Beyond Distraction,' shares her insights on overcoming distractions in meditation and everyday life. She discusses the Buddha’s own struggles with distraction and offers five practical strategies to cultivate focus. Shaila emphasizes getting to know your thought patterns and the importance of mindfulness. The counterintuitive approach of 'avoid it, ignore it, forget it' and understanding our emotional responses are fascinating topics that can help listeners develop greater mental clarity and resilience.

Shaila Catherine, the founder of Insight Meditation South Bay and author of "Focused and Fearless," joins the conversation to tackle the challenges of focus in our distraction-filled lives. She shares effective techniques for enhancing concentration during meditation and distinguishes between concentration and mindfulness. Shaila dives deep into the fascinating world of jhanas, realities of advanced meditation states, and discusses how these blissful experiences can be accessible to anyone. Her insights offer guidance for both novice and seasoned meditators.

Shaila Catherine, founder of Insight Meditation South Bay and author of "Focused and Fearless," shares her extensive meditation expertise. She discusses practical techniques for improving concentration both in meditation and daily life. Topics include the essential building blocks of concentration, the balance between mindfulness and focus, and the intriguing states of jhana that advanced meditators can achieve. Shaila also emphasizes that a virtuous life enhances one's ability to concentrate and deepen meditation practices.