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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Only the Dharma helps at death
Completing the section “Only Dharma helps at the time of death” in Chapter 9, explaining…
View PostNine-point death meditation
Teaching nine-point death meditation, from the section “Learning from Our Own Mortality” in Chapter 9.
View PostMeditation on ways to understand impermanence
A guided meditation on five ways to understand impermanence as described in the book "The…
View PostEquanimity and the kindness of others
Leading a meditation on equanimity and teaching on the the seven-point cause and effect method…
View PostDeath and the defects of samsara
Giving detailed instruction on how to meditate on one's own death and reflecting on the…
View PostAttachment and death meditation
Speaking on the benefits of study and reflection and going through the nine-point death meditation…
View PostMeditation on how only spiritual practice helps at d...
A guided meditation on the last three points in the nine-point death meditation.
View PostMeditation on the inevitability of death
A guided meditation on the first three points in the nine-point meditation on death focusing…
View PostMeditation on overcoming attachment to reputation
A guided meditation on the eight worldly concerns, focusing on overcoming attachment to a good…
View PostMeditation on precious human life
Meditating on the good circumstances of a precious human rebirth inspires us to use our…
View PostCoronavirus: This is the time to practice
Guided meditation on examining our fear and anxiety related to the coronavirus, encouraging us to…
View PostStructuring a meditation session
Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads the "Meditation on the Buddha," and covers from Chapter 6 "How…
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