concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
Latest Posts
View all posts in Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching archive.
Venerable Thubten Chodron Objects for developing serenity
Continuing with observed objects for developing serenity, explaining three sections from Chapter 6: Objects for…
View Post
Conducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
View Post
The importance of developing serenity
Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
View Post
Venerable Sangye Khadro Letting go of unrealistic expectations
Why grasping at certain results and clinging to expectations hurts our practice.
View Post
Review and guided meditation
A review of how to meditate and common obstacles plus a guided meditation on the…
View Post
Q & A on how to meditate
Explaining how analytical and stabilizing meditation work together in our practice.
View Post
Why we meditate and how to do it
An in-depth introduction to meditation designed especially for those new to the practice.
View Post
The joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
View Post
Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
View Post
Maintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
View Post
Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
View Post
Bodhisattva’s refuge and ethical conduct
Explaining a bodhisattva’s refuge, from Chapter 3 and giving an overview of the three higher…
View Post