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> I don't get what introvert has to do with focus.

A common object of attention for Samatha (one-pointed concentration / tranquility) practice is a Mandala or Kasina.

The copy on the site and the mandala-like art the app generates leads me to believe the author hopes people can use the app for this (or a non-Buddhist equivalent concentration practice).

I just did a 10 minute session. It's excellent for this purpose!




Just read the book "Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English" and he mentions the practice of Kasina. This app definitely made me think of that chapter.

I think there's a lot to be explored in how technology can work with mindfulness & concentration practices.


But what does that have to do with introversion? Extroverts can focus or make mandalas.


Its likely unrelated to the behavior and more about focusing on yourself. which is technically the definition of the word

We're just too used to the psychological definition


Thank you for your comment, I’ll use this explanation myself. Many people asking about it, I didn’t mean psychological definition.

I Just really hope it doesn’t sound offensive.




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