concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Conducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
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The importance of developing serenity
Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
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The joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
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Maintaining the purity of the Sangha
Describing how to maintain the purity of the Sangha, including some motivating advice from Master…
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Intent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
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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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Recollection of the Dharma and Sangha
Explaining the qualities of the Dharma and Sangha, continuing the teaching from Chapter 2.
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Recollection of the Buddha
Completing the recollection of the Buddha and beginning the recollection of Dharma, teaching from Chapter…
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Ten powers
Continuing explaining the ten powers of the Buddha, covering 4-9, teaching from Chapter 2.
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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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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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