| Term | single-pointedness |
|---|---|
| Tibetan |
rtse-gcig
Alternative: rtse-gcig-tu byed-pa |
| Sanskrit | |
| Pali | |
| Definition | In the context of the nine stages of settling the mind into a state of shamatha, the eighth stage. Here, by just relying on a slight effort to apply mental glue at the beginning of the session, we are able to sustain our concentration uninterruptedly throughout the session, without experiencing any level of flightiness or dullness. |
| Translation |
one pointed; single minded; one-pointed
* tsechik * rtse gcig |
|---|---|
| Definition |
| German | Einsgerichtetheit |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... | one pointed; single minded; one-pointed |
| Russian | однонаправленность |