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Meditation on the disadvantages of anger
Reflection on how anger affects the body, mind and those around us.
View PostTaming the five hindrances
Describing many efffective antidotes for taming the five hindrances, continuing the teaching from Chapter 7.
View PostRestlessness, regret and deluded doubt
Describing the differences between restlessness and regret, and also explaining the hindrance of deluded doubt,…
View PostHindrances of malice, lethargy and sleepiness
Explaining the hindrances of malice, lethargy, and sleepiness, from Chapter 7.
View PostMeditation 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…
View PostBenefits 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.
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