introduction
“Cultivating Attention on an Object,” engages students to develop attention by maintaining focus on a single object, such as the breath or a chosen resource. It uses the metaphor of a compassionate owner training a puppy to illustrate that attention is a trainable skill that can be strengthened over time with patience and kindness. The practice emphasizes gently bringing the mind back to the object of focus whenever it wanders, enhancing mindfulness and concentration.