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Meditation on the sense of self behind anger
Guided investigation of the "I" that feels anger.
View PostThe hindrance of desire
Explaining how to work with the restless body, concluding Chapter 6 and describing the five…
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Benefits on meditating on the Buddha
Explaining the benefits of meditating on the Buddha and a variety of meditation objects for…
View PostMeditation on how anger distorts our perception of o...
Meditation on how anger affects our view of others.
View PostObjects for developing serenity
Continuing with observed objects for developing serenity, explaining three sections from Chapter 6: Objects for…
View PostEquanimity meditation with commentary
Examining our attitudes toward others to develop equanimity.
View PostReview of challenges for western monastics
Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…
View PostReview of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
View PostGuided meditation on examining anger
Meditation on examining the experience of anger and how it affects us.
View PostReview of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
View PostHigher training in ethical conduct
Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…
View PostConducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
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