Влияние шаматхи на тело. Samatha (Sanskrit: शमथ; Chinese: 止 zhǐ) is one of two qualities of mind which is developed (bhāvanā) in Buddhist meditation, the other being vipassana (insight). Samatha is the quality of tranquility of the mind, or mind-calmness. Tranquility of the mind is achieved by practicing single-pointed meditation. This includes a variety of mind-calming techniques, the most commonly used method being mindfulness of breathing. Samatha is common to many Buddhist traditions.