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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Buddhist Meditation 101

Meditation on establishing a daily practice

A guided contemplation on establishing a daily spiritual practice, the benefits and overcoming hindrances.

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Venerable Khadro standing with head bowed and palms together.
Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on giving your body away

A guided meditation on thought transformation in which we dedicate the four elements of our…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on cultivating the four immeasurable thou...

The more we familiarize ourselves with the four immeasurable thoughts—love, compassion, joy and equanimity—the more…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on Compassion

A guided meditation to develop compassion using the analogy of a bucket in a well.

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on the kindness of others

A guided meditation to bring awareness of being connected to others and being the recipient…

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Dealing with Grief

Meditation for parents grieving the loss of a child

A guided meditation for those who are grieving the death of a child. The meditation…

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditation on compassion and personal distress

Meditation on distinguishing between compassion and personal distress at the suffering of others with ways…

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A group of nuns meditating.
Buddhist Meditation 101

Meditation on the kindness of others

A guided meditation to generate awareness of interdependence and of being the recipient of kindness.

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