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 Objects of meditation
A continuation of the teaching on the perfection of meditative stabilization, describing different objects on…
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Meditative stability
Teaching on the conditions and objects of focus for engaging in the far-reaching practice of…
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Balance in body, speech, and mind
A review of the five hindrances and sharing of Master Zhiyi's advice on cultivating balance…
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Overcoming hindrances to concentration
How to work with the hindrances of lethargy and sleepiness, agitation and remorse, and deluded…
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Getting unstuck from attachment and anger
How to work with sensual desire and malice that are hindrances to cultivating concentration.
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Criteria for developing serenity
Teachings from a text by Chinese Master Zhiyi on the levels of conditions we need…
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The prerequisites for concentration
An overview of the causes and conditions we need to cultivate as the foundation for…
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The three higher trainings
Teaching Chapter Three, focusing on the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, meditative stabilization and…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 21-25
Teaching on the ethical restraint that support our practice of joyous effort and meditative concentration.
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Venerable Thubten Jampa The benefits of living in a monastic community
Venerable Jampa reflects on the benefits to be gained by living in a community of…
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Making progress in meditation
If we are content to create the causes for progress in our meditation practice, the…
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Chapter 9: The union of serenity and insight
How emptiness and dependent arising are compatible.
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