concentration

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

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LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Objects of meditation

Examining the various objects of calm abiding meditation taught by the Buddha.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Preparing for calm abiding meditation

Establishing the six conducive conditions for calm abiding meditation and advice on doing retreat.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Training in calm abiding

Introduction to the source of the teachings on calm abiding, its etymology, definition and explanation,…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Perfections of concentration and wisdom

Examining the three types of meditative stabilization and the four types of wisdom.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Complementary nature of the perfections

Examining how each of the six far-reaching practices work together to complement and support each…

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

Ethics and the other perfections

How the far-reaching attitude of ethics is practiced in each of the other far-reaching attitudes.

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Buddha in bright radiating light.
LR14 Bodhisattva Deeds

The six far-reaching attitudes

An overview of the six far-reaching practices, also known as the six paramitas: generosity, ethics,…

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LR13 Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 23-30

Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.

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Meditation on the Buddha

Step-by-step meditation on the Buddha. This includes reciting verses and contemplating good qualities you aspire…

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