concentration

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

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Manjushri Winter Retreat 2008-09

Retreat questions and advice

What to do when the mind gets crazy in meditation, how to pace yourself during…

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Compassion in action

How to be compassionate in a world where there are many problems and how to…

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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Meditation practice

An explanation of the various kinds of Buddhist meditation, how to set up a daily…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2008

Perfection of concentration

On the basis of ethical conduct, training to abandon the hindrances and as a result…

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Concentration

Benefits of ethical conduct

How ethical conduct acts as a foundation for developing concentration.

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Two novices studying, one novice writing on the paper of the other novice.
Exploring Monastic Life 2008

The benefits of precepts

What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 14-3: Three higher trainings

Gradual progression of subduing of the afflictions and the counteracting of the karma through the…

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Purple flowers blossom in a bunch.
Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 13: The nourishment of samadhi

Deep samadhi nourishes the mind and body enabling great meditators to spend more time meditating…

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Cultivating altruism and bodhicitta

How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Developing a kind heart

The importance of developing loving kindness, an open-hearted care for others.

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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
Essence of Refined Gold

Wisdom that knows the ultimate nature

Engaging in the wisdom that has the compassion, the ability, and the skill to be…

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