concentration

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

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Four truths and three higher trainings

How the seven factors of awakening connect to the four truths of the Aryas and…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

The seven factors of awakening

The five powers that empower us to attain enlightenment and the seven factors of awakening.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Overcoming the five hindrances

How to overcome the five hindrances and the four legs of magical emanation.

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Stages of the Path

Three types of persons

Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Mindfulness of mind

Practical ways to practice mindfulness and an introduction to mindfulness of the mind.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Concluding mindfulness of feelings

More types of feelings and their connection to duhkha and dependent origination.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Mindfulness of feelings

Concluding mindfulness of the body and introducing mindfulness of feelings.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Mindfulness of the body

Mindfulness of postures and actions, body parts, and the four elements.

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Stages of the Path

Analytic and placement meditation

Explaining the misconceptions about analytical meditation and placement meditation and how to refute them, completing…

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Mindfulness of breathing and the body

Introducing the four establishments of mindfulness beginning with mindfulness on the body.

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Teachings by Ven. Sangye Khadro

Introducing the Ornament for Clear Realization

Overview of the text and the four establishments of mindfulness covered in this course.

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