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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Antidotes to Afflictions

Meditation on competition and cooperation

A guided meditation comparing the impact of approaching situations with a mindset of competition or…

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Bodhisattva Path

70 Topics: Introduction to application in complete a...

Review of the eight categories and introduction of chapter 4, application in complete aspects.

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Travels

An encounter with a Chan master

Reflections on a meeting with a Chan master in Korea and his advice for Dharma…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on giving positive feedback and praise

A guided meditation on how to incorporate giving positive feedback and praise into our daily…

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Antidotes to Afflictions

Meditation on forgiving

A guided meditation on forgiving, how to let go of painful thoughts and feelings of…

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Meditation

Unifying method and wisdom

Review of how to meditate on emptiness and continuation of teaching on how to unify…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on loving-kindness

Guided meditation on developing loving-kindness for friends, strangers and enemies.

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Meditation

Meditation on emptiness

Instructions on how to meditate on the emptiness of phenomena, the mind, and the characteristics…

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Meditation

The selflessness of phenomena

How things conventionally exist due to mental designation yet lack inherent existence.

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Antidotes to Afflictions

Meditation on working with fear and anger

A guided meditation on how to work with fear and anger to respond more effectively…

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