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 Three jewels according to the fundamental vehicle
Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…
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Entrance to the Buddhist path
Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…
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Three types of persons
Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…
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Analytic and placement meditation
Explaining the misconceptions about analytical meditation and placement meditation and how to refute them, completing…
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The importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
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How to approach the Dharma
Explaining giving up the three faults of a vessel and relying on the six perceptions,…
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The greatness of the Dharma
Explaining the greatness of the dharma from Chapter 2 and describing the benefits of listening…
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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Afflictions are the enemy
Explaining the reason how it is possible to cultivate powerful antidotes to the afflictions, continuing…
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The purity of the mind
Reviewing Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing the nature of the mind and…
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Equality of samsara and nirvana
Completing teaching from Chapter 12, explaining various meanings of "equality of samsara and nirvana" and…
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