analytical meditation
Analytical meditation involves investigating a subject with reflection and reason in order to integrate the meaning of the Dharma and develop virtuous qualities. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Meditation on mind is the source of happiness and pain
A guided meditation to help understand how our thoughts and feelings influence our experience. Includes…
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Meditation on death
A guided meditation to help clarify priorities in life in order to live wisely and…
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Only the Dharma helps at death
Completing the section “Only Dharma helps at the time of death” in Chapter 9, explaining…
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Nine-point death meditation
Teaching nine-point death meditation, from the section “Learning from Our Own Mortality” in Chapter 9.
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Meditation on ways to understand impermanence
A guided meditation on five ways to understand impermanence as described in the book "The…
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Equanimity and the kindness of others
Leading a meditation on equanimity and teaching on the the seven-point cause and effect method…
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Death and the defects of samsara
Giving detailed instruction on how to meditate on one's own death and reflecting on the…
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Attachment and death meditation
Speaking on the benefits of study and reflection and going through the nine-point death meditation…
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Meditation on how only spiritual practice helps at d...
A guided meditation on the last three points in the nine-point death meditation.
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Meditation on the inevitability of death
A guided meditation on the first three points in the nine-point meditation on death focusing…
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Meditation on overcoming attachment to reputation
A guided meditation on the eight worldly concerns, focusing on overcoming attachment to a good…
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Meditation on precious human life
Meditating on the good circumstances of a precious human rebirth inspires us to use our…
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