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

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Four Truths for the Aryas

Three kinds of peace

Ethical discipline is key to developing inner peace.

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 29-37

The perfections of concentration and wisdom, and the final verses on the practices of bodhisattvas.

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Buddhist Meditation 101

Stilling the critical mind

A guided meditation on the breath to cultivate a sense of contentment with the present…

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Buddhist Meditation 101

Breathing meditation

An explanation of how to do stabilizing meditation focused on the breath.

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Young man sitting in meditation posture.
Meditation

Meditation 101

On the two main kinds of meditation and how to prepare for a meditation session.

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Meditation

Setting up a daily practice

Steps to take to establish a regular meditation practice.

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On Meditation

Positive thinking

An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…

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Abbey guest meditating outside.
Meditation

Dealing with distractions

Techniques for dealing with the mind and body that can't sit still in meditation.

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Venerable Chonyi meditating outside.
Meditation

Questions and answers on meditation

Answers to all the questions you have ever had about how to meditate.

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Meditating on the four immeasurables

Developing love for all sentient beings, cultivating gratitude, and a discussion about karma.

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Mindfulness

Taming the monkey mind

Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.

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Man and woman meditating outside.
Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Metta (loving-kindness) meditation

Learn about metta meditation, a method of cultivating goodwill. This practice of wishing happiness for…

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