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 Desire and happiness
The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The six far-reaching practices
How the six far-reaching practices work together enabling us to progress on the path.
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The hindrances: Dullness and restlessness
A guided meditation session followed by the continued teaching on the five hindrances to concentration.…
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The hindrances: Desire and malice
The difference between arhats and bodhisattvas in attaining full awakening. The hindrances of sensual desire…
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Ultimate goal of developing concentration
Exploring the long-term purpose of shamatha meditation and the positive impact to everyone.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi 
Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 26-29
A discussion of the precept regarding attachment to meditative states and the first of the…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: The five hindrances
An explanation of ill will, sensual desire, and doubt, three of the five hindrances to…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 25
An explanation of dullness and lethargy, and restlessness and regret, two of the five hindrances…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 11
A discussion about improving mental clarity, memory, concentration, and self-confidence, followed by a teaching on…
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Far-reaching meditative stabilization and wisdom
Explanation of the far-reaching practices of meditative stabilization and wisdom.
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The nine mental abidings
Showing how one progressively develops deeper and more subtle concentration to meditative stabilization.
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