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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Why do we lie?
Reflecting on the actions and mental states that drive us to distort the truth, and…
View PostBeyond blame
How to move beyond blaming others and ourselves, and how an understanding of causal dependence…
View PostWhat is karma?
A meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on the four general characteristics of karma.
View PostMeditation on forgiveness
A third and final meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on how to cultivate internal…
View PostFriends, enemies and strangers
A guided meditation on cultivating equanimity as a way of getting off the emotional roller-coaster…
View PostFreeing yourself from jealousy
A meditation on working with jealousy on the Daily Dharma Gathering hosted by Susan Piver…
View PostGuided meditation on spiritual mentors
How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor, a guided analytical meditation followed by a…
View PostJoy and courage
Continuing the discussion on joy and courage, and a discussion on verses about love and…
View PostTransforming depression and anxiety
Recognizing how thoughts fuel emotions, how happiness and suffering originate within the mind, and cultivating…
View PostMeaningful life, remembering death
A vivid meditation on death and how important it is to make life meaningful while…
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