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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Posture and objects for cultivating serenity
The eight-point Vairocana meditation position and what object to take as your mental object to…
View PostPrerequisites for serenity
What is needed to meditate on serenity and insight? Both are needed equally to attain…
View PostConventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
View PostDeveloping great compassion
Review steps preceding the cultivation of compassion and specific instruction on how to cultivate compassion.
View PostHearing, thinking, and meditating
Teaching on a text that was written in response to a debate in Tibet in…
View PostMeditation on the six factors that cause afflictions...
A guided meditation on the factors that cause disturbing emotions to arise.
View PostMeditation on antidotes to jealousy
A guided meditation on identifying the faults of jealousy and apply antidotes to reduce jealousy…
View PostMeditation on antidotes to arrogance
A guided meditation to recognize the faults of arrogance and apply antidotes to decrease arrogance.
View PostMeditation on antidotes to attachment
A guided meditation on identifying the disturbing effects of attachment and applying antidotes to decrease…
View Post100,000 Bows Toward Full Awakening
A wide-ranging Q&A session on spiritual practice with two monks from Clear Mountain Monastery.
View PostMeditation on the four immeasurables
A guided meditation on the four immeasurables—love, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
View PostMeditation on antidotes to anger
A guided meditation on identifying the disturbing effects of anger and applying antidotes to decrease…
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