What's the best way to build concentration? Thanks.
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That question is like asking "What's the best way to build muscle?" There is no one-size-fits-all technique. Find something that works for you, and do a lot of it.
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If I found something that works for me I wouldn't be asking for ideas

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What have you tried?
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Regular Vipassana mindfulness meditation. Metta. Goldstein said once that metta is what increased his concentration. I tried that.
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Which of those worked best for you?
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But even when I read a book I have to reread the last paragraph often
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That is a good example of working to build concentration.
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And what about insight via samatha? Is jhana always needed?
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Seems to me like some level of concentration is needed to do just about anything.
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Is insight through vipassana only accessable to people who have the time and money to complete retreats? Is there a effective way for lay people to build momentum at home?
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You can absolutely do it at home, just little by little. Doing home retreats (say, for a weekend) is very effective.
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