concentration

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

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Meditation

Conventional and ultimate bodhicitta

An in-depth discussion of the two types of bodhicitta: conventional and ultimate.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of phenomena

Teaching on the last of the five hindrances and the seven awakening factors.

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Mindfulness

Conventional nature of the mind

A meditation on mindfulness of the conventional nature of the mind and an explanation of…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the mind

Teaching on the mindfulness of mind and different ways of meditating on mindfulness of mind.

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Working with Emotions

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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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of feelings and mind

Teaching on the second and third establishment of mindfulness; feelings and mind.

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Working with Emotions

Developing inner peace through focus

Reduce negative thoughts and become more calm and attentive by focusing on the breath.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of feelings

Teaching on the second establishment of mindfulness; mindfulness of feelings.

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Mindfulness

Parts of the body

Teaching on the different meditations on mindfulness of the body and introductory explanation on mindfulness…

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Mindfulness

The four elements

Teaching on how to meditate on mindfulness of the four elements in the body.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the body

Teaching on different meditations on mindfulness of the body.

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Mindfulness

Free from desire and discontent

Explanation of the fourth factor necessary to engage in the practice of the four establishments…

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