concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…
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Zopa Herron Practicing the six perfections
Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.
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Incarcerated people A chosen life
What if a person who looks different could impart life-changing wisdom. Open one's heart and…
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Unknown - Jun 18, 2011
Unknown Serving one’s spiritual mentor
How a Dharma student’s motivation was strengthened by offering service to her teacher.
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Cultivating serenity in daily life
We can improve the quality of our meditation in our daily life.
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Sravasti Abbey Monastics Review: Meditating on the mind
Members of the Abbey community go over questions 5-9 of the second quiz on the…
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Excitement and laxity; not applying and over-applyin...
The importance of introspective awareness in seeing laxity and excitement in the mind. What to…
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Forgetting the object of meditation
The importance of knowing and remembering what topic we are meditating on at the beginning…
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Laziness and its antidotes
How laziness interferes with concentration and how to counteract it.
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Restlessness and regret
Advice for dealing with restlessness and regret that interfere with meditation practice.
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