Indeed, it is stated that the Buddha entered final Nibbana from the highest rupa Jhana. Samatha has wider connotations and represents a fundamental form of meditation along with Vipassana or insight, ...

is one of the most important types of worship in Buddhism. There are various types of meditation. These include: Samatha meditation is about calmness and it relies on the mindfulness of breathing.

Samatha (concentration meditation) A calming practice that builds concentration and mental focus, ideal for beginners. Vipassanā (insight meditation) Also, known as insight meditation, this ...