concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Lethargy, sleepiness, restlessness, remorse
The third and fourth hindrance to developing concentration: lethargy and sleepiness, and restlessness and remorse.
View PostSensual desire and malice
Walking meditation instructions, sitting meditation posture, and the first two hindrances to developing concentration.
View PostConditions conducive for developing concentration
The six conditions conducive for developing concentration and selecting an object of meditation - either…
View PostPaths for spiritual development
Beginning Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach” and covering the section “Paths for Spiritual Development” explaining…
View PostReview of loving kindness
Venerable Thubten Nyima reviews the section in Chapter 3 on loving-kindness, giving commentary to the…
View PostVirtuous mental factors #7-11
Venerable Sangye Khadro explains virtuous mental factors #7-11, encouraging discussion about how to cultivate them…
View PostWho is Amitabha?
Understanding Amitabha and his pure land. How the practice immerses you in the Buddhist teachings.…
View PostThe three higher trainings and the eight fold path
The three higher trainings—ethics, concentration and wisdom—are explained with the practices of the eightfold noble…
View PostThe five faults and eight antidotes
How to identify the five faults that arise when doing concentration meditation, and how to…
View PostRestlessness, regret, and doubt
How to identify and apply antidotes to the hindrances of restlessness, regret, and deluded doubt.
View PostMalice and lethargy
How to identify and apply antidotes to the hindrances of malice and lethargy.
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