concentration

Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Bodhisattva’s refuge and ethical conduct

Explaining a bodhisattva’s refuge, from Chapter 3 and giving an overview of the three higher…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Recollection of the Dharma and Sangha

Explaining the qualities of the Dharma and Sangha, continuing the teaching from Chapter 2.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Recollection of the Buddha

Completing the recollection of the Buddha and beginning the recollection of Dharma, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Ten powers

Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Eight excellent qualities of sangha jewel

Explaining the eight qualities of sangha jewel found in Maitreya’s Sublime Continuum, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

The eight excellent qualities of the dharma jewel

Explaining the context for understanding the eight qualities of the dharma jewel, teaching from Chapter…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Three jewels according to the fundamental vehicle

Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Entrance to the Buddhist path

Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…

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Stages of the Path

Three types of persons

Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…

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Stages of the Path

Analytic and placement meditation

Explaining the misconceptions about analytical meditation and placement meditation and how to refute them, completing…

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Stages of the Path

The importance of a teacher

Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.

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