concentration

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

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By Prison Volunteers

Practicing the six perfections

Members of a Buddhist group in Spokane, Washington, practice the six far-reaching attitudes.

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On Mindfulness

A chosen life

What if a person who looks different could impart life-changing wisdom. Open one's heart and…

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On Cultivating Virtue

Serving one’s spiritual mentor

How a Dharma student’s motivation was strengthened by offering service to her teacher.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

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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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Forgetting the object of meditation

The importance of knowing and remembering what topic we are meditating on at the beginning…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Doubt

How doubt in the teachings, the path, or our ability to practice can distract and…

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Restlessness and regret

Advice for dealing with restlessness and regret that interfere with meditation practice.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Dullness and drowsiness

How to prevent and deal with dullness and drowsiness that interfere with meditation.

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White Tara Winter Retreat 2010-11

Ill will

How to recognize and counteract the hindrance of malice—ill will or anger—during our meditation session.

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