analytical meditation

Analytical meditation involves investigating a subject with reflection and reason in order to integrate the meaning of the Dharma and develop virtuous qualities. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.

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Guided Meditations

Living like we believe in karma

A meditation on integrating the teachings on karma into our daily lives.

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Guided Meditations

Virtuous relaxation

How to imbue our daily life activities with a good motivation so that we are…

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Guided Meditations

Quieting the mind after the news

A meditation on Chenrezig in the wake of the past week's shootings of black men…

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Medicine Buddha Weeklong Retreat 2016

Visualization and mantra recitation

The psychological effect of doing the visualization of the Medicine Buddha and reciting his mantra

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Guided Meditations

Practicing celibacy

How practicing celibacy can open up a new relationship with ourselves.

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Retreatants with Venerable Chodron at the Phendeling Centre teaching.
Living with an Open Heart

Becoming friends with ourselves

Through self-acceptance we can treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, and see that we have…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Gomchen Lamrim review: The causes for taking refuge

A guided meditation on the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three…

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Guided Meditations

Practicing enjoyment

A short talk on how to find joy in the small things in daily life…

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