How we grasp at the four observed objects: body, feelings, mind and phenomena. The common and the uncommon manners of meditation.
The two manners of meditation
Archive | September, 2010
Learning from death
Preparing for death through our Dharma practices, and the remaining hindrances to concentration and their antidotes.
Hindrances to concentration
A teaching on three of the five hindrances and applying their antidotes.
Six conditions for retreat
Explanation of the necessary external and internal factors to be familiar with in preparation for doing a formal concentration retreat.
Practices before serenity meditation
Explaining the practices to make the body and mind relaxed. Further details on visualization of the Buddha. Elaborating on the mental factors of concentration.
Concentration in Buddhist practice
An introduction to Buddhist terms and concepts for the practice of shamatha. Guided meditation on the Buddha.
Four observed objects
What are the objects of observation of the establishments of mindfulness? The body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.