Meditation
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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…
View PostThe hindrances: Doubt
What mindfulness means in developing serenity, and an explanation of the fifth hindrance that prevents…
View PostThe hindrances: Dullness and restlessness
A guided meditation session followed by the continued teaching on the five hindrances to concentration.…
View PostThe hindrances: Desire and malice
The difference between arhats and bodhisattvas in attaining full awakening. The hindrances of sensual desire…
View PostUltimate goal of developing concentration
Exploring the long-term purpose of shamatha meditation and the positive impact to everyone.
View PostMonastic mind motivation prayer
Verses recited daily at Sravasti Abbey by both monastics and guests in order to cultivate…
View PostA glance meditation on all the important points of l...
A very brief, yet meaningful, meditation text covering the stages of the path to awakening.
View PostThe Foundation of All Good Qualities
This short text by Lama Tsongkhapa outlines the lamrim teachings in a clear and succinct…
View PostThe extensive offering practice
A beautiful text describing how to make offerings, composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
View PostKeep on going
The reasons and benefits of continuing the Vajrasattva practice even after the close of retreat.
View PostKarma with teachers and parents
Purifying heavy negative karma created in relation to our spiritual mentors and parents.
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