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 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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The benefits of and conditions for developing serenity
Where serenity fits on the path to liberation, the three higher trainings of ethics, concentration,…
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Concentration as a Buddhist practice
Instructions on walking meditation, the four immeasurables as aids to concentration, the breath as an…
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The eight worldly concerns
Continuing from Chapter 8: “The Essence of a Meaningful Life”, covering “Taking the Essence of…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review of chapter 9
Venerable Thubten Samten reviews chapter 9 of the book “Approaching the Buddhist Path.”
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Checking our meditation experiences
Finishing Chapter 10, covering sections "Checking Our Meditation Experiences" and "Signs of Progress" and beginning…
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Stages of sustained attention
The nine stages of sustained attention prior to developing serenity or calm abiding.
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Lethargy, sleepiness, restlessness, remorse
The third and fourth hindrance to developing concentration: lethargy and sleepiness, and restlessness and remorse.
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Sensual desire and malice
Walking meditation instructions, sitting meditation posture, and the first two hindrances to developing concentration.
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Conditions conducive for developing concentration
The six conditions conducive for developing concentration and selecting an object of meditation - either…
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