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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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Stone statue of Kuan Yin under a tree covered in snow.
Chenrezig Winter Retreat 2006-07

How to keep meditation interesting

Discussion on topics such as how afflictions develop, the meaning of clarity and awareness, describing…

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Venerable in the Abbey garden area with participants of EML 2006.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Benefits of ordination

The benefits of ordination include incredible accumulation of merit, freedom to dedicate life to practice,…

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Monk sweeping monstery grounds.
Exploring Monastic Life 2006

Keeping the mind on spiritual practice

Guarding the sense doors and living in perfect morality with introspective alertness.

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Young woman lying on sofa watching TV.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Resistance to practice

Observe and reflect to understand our mind.

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Candle in front of Buddha statue with bright green leaves in background.
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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Closeup face of a Buddha
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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Person meditating outside with dog in background.
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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Woman holding flowers.
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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