user-1: Sometimes, when I am focusing on the body or the breath, I have a feeling that thoughts have ceased. I am unsure whether I am suppressing or not, I don't feel that I am, but that I am merely focusing upon an object.
Should I worry about this lack of thoughts? Should I keep meditating even if very few thoughts arise? 
Thanks.

user8157: The development of calm (samatha) & concentration (samadhi) in meditation is based on the mind focusing on the breath without any thoughts. It is important to feel a soothing calm in this process.  

-1: <p>Sometimes, when I am focusing on the body or the breath, I have a feeling that thoughts have ceased. I am unsure whether I am suppressing or not, I don't feel that I am, but that I am merely focusing upon an object.</p>

<p>Should I worry about this lack of thoughts? Should I keep meditating even if very few thoughts arise? </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>
 8157: <p>The development of calm (<em>samatha</em>) &amp; concentration (<em>samadhi</em>) in meditation is based on the mind focusing on the breath without any thoughts. It is important to feel a soothing calm in this process.  </p>
