Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2012
Hindrances to developing serenity and their antidotes according to the Pali and Sanskrit traditions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Ultimate goal of developing concentration
Exploring the long-term purpose of shamatha meditation and the positive impact to everyone.
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The hindrances: Desire and malice
The difference between arhats and bodhisattvas in attaining full awakening. The hindrances of sensual desire…
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The hindrances: Dullness and restlessness
A guided meditation session followed by the continued teaching on the five hindrances to concentration.…
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The hindrances: Doubt
What mindfulness means in developing serenity, and an explanation of the fifth hindrance that prevents…
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Six conditions, five faults, eight antidotes
The six conditions for doing concentration retreat, the five faults affecting serenity meditation, and the…
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