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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Meditation on establishing a daily practice
A guided contemplation on establishing a daily spiritual practice, the benefits and overcoming hindrances.
View PostMeditation on giving your body away
A guided meditation on thought transformation in which we dedicate the four elements of our…
View PostMeditation on cultivating the four immeasurable thou...
The more we familiarize ourselves with the four immeasurable thoughts—love, compassion, joy and equanimity—the more…
View PostMeditation on Compassion
A guided meditation to develop compassion using the analogy of a bucket in a well.
View PostMeditation on the kindness of others
A guided meditation to bring awareness of being connected to others and being the recipient…
View PostMeditation for parents grieving the loss of a child
A guided meditation for those who are grieving the death of a child. The meditation…
View PostMeditation on trusting others
A guided analytical meditation on trust after trust was broken.
View PostMeditation on compassion and personal distress
Meditation on distinguishing between compassion and personal distress at the suffering of others with ways…
View PostMeditation on taking and giving
Increasing love and compassion through the meditative practice of tonglen.
View PostMeditation on the kindness of others
A guided meditation to generate awareness of interdependence and of being the recipient of kindness.
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