concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron “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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Venerable Sangye Khadro 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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Meditation 101: Meditating on the breath
Instruction on posture and techniques of breathing meditation and bare attention meditation for mindfulness.
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Realms of existence
Continuing Chapter 2, describing different realms where beings are reborn, causes for the rebirth and…
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Secondary misdeeds 23-32
Venerable Sangye Khadro covers secondary misdeeds 23 through 32, including those posing obstacles to the…
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The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 27-32
Commentary on thought transformation verses on developing the far-reaching attitudes of fortitude, joyous effort, concentration…
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Discourse on “The Removal of Distracting Thoug...
Nagarjuna’s analogies for the hindrances continued. Also advice on how to remove distracting thoughts.
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Structuring the meditation session
How to structure a meditation session, including the six preliminary practices before meditation. Identifying the…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Guided meditation on the Buddha
A guided meditation on the Buddha and answers to questions on meditation.
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