shamata doesn't take longer than 3-6mo with clear instructions the key is avoiding all internal and external sounds, as well as not allowing more than 12h to pass between ones 40min - 1h sessions it mostly depends on how well the initial instructions connect your compassion and love, preferably bodhichitta if at all possible, and then taking yourself to a quiet place (can be difficult)
shamata doesn't take longer than 3-6mo with clear instructions
the key is avoiding all internal and external sounds,
as well as not allowing more than 12h to pass between ones 40min - 1h sessions
it mostly depends on how well the initial instructions connect your compassion and love, preferably bodhichitta if at all possible, and then taking yourself to a quiet place (can be difficult)