concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro 70 Topics: Concentrations, absorptions, and bodhisat...
Teachings on chapter 1, topics 8 and 9 on the achieving of engagement and the…
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Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe Prerequisites for serenity
What is needed to meditate on serenity and insight? Both are needed equally to attain…
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Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta
An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.
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Developing inner peace through generosity and ethica...
How Buddhist teachings can help us align with four keys to mental health: resilience, positive…
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Developing inner peace through focus
Reduce negative thoughts and become more calm and attentive by focusing on the breath.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps
An overview of "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom…
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More on seeds and latencies
Continuing teaching from Chapter 5, covering seeds and latencies of afflictions and seeds and latencies…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 25-33 review
Commentary on verses about the perfections of concentration and wisdom. Also explanation of verses about…
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“Letter to a Friend”: Verses 19-24 review
Commentary on verses 19 to 24 of Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend.” on the perfections…
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Meditation 101: Advice for daily meditation practice
Advice for establishing a daily meditation practice and the four parts of a practice session.
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Meditation 101: Types of meditation
Instruction on the nine-round breathing meditation with guided analytical meditation on dealing with disturbing emotions.
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Meditation 101: Meditation on the mind like the sky
Explanation of the meditation on the mind like the sky followed by a guided meditation.
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