Ekaggata


Ekaggatā is a Pali Buddhist term, defined as tranquillity of mind; onepointedness. : BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary
Ekaggatā means "one-pointedness", or the state of having one point. This mental factor is the primary component in all jhānas and the essence of concentration samādhi. One-pointedness temporarily inhibits sensual desire, a necessary condition for any meditative attainment. Ekaggatā exercises the function of closely contemplating the object, the salient characteristic of jhāna, but it cannot perform this function alone. It requires the joint action of the other four jhāna factors each performing its own special function: vitakka, vicāra, pīti and sukha.
Ekaggatā is identified within the Buddhist teachings as:
Theravada monk Bhikkhu Bodhi states:
Bhikkhu Bodhi also notes that deeper, more profound concentration concentration causes peace. This is thought to arise from and is founded in happiness.
Nina van Gorkom explains:
The Atthasālinī eleborates ekaggatā :
Ajahn Sucitto further explains: