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 Realms of existence
Continuing Chapter 2, describing different realms where beings are reborn, causes for the rebirth and…
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Joyous effort, concentration & wisdom
Covering Verses 14-18 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection,' discussing the perfections of joyous effort, concentration,…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Secondary misdeeds 23-32
Venerable Sangye Khadro covers secondary misdeeds 23 through 32, including those posing obstacles to the…
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The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas: Verses 27-32
Commentary on thought transformation verses on developing the far-reaching attitudes of fortitude, joyous effort, concentration…
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Discourse on “The Removal of Distracting Thoug...
Nagarjuna’s analogies for the hindrances continued. Also advice on how to remove distracting thoughts.
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Structuring the meditation session
How to structure a meditation session, including the six preliminary practices before meditation. Identifying the…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Guided meditation on the Buddha
A guided meditation on the Buddha and answers to questions on meditation.
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The benefits of and conditions for developing serenity
Where serenity fits on the path to liberation, the three higher trainings of ethics, concentration,…
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Concentration as a Buddhist practice
Instructions on walking meditation, the four immeasurables as aids to concentration, the breath as an…
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The eight worldly concerns
Continuing from Chapter 8: “The Essence of a Meaningful Life”, covering “Taking the Essence of…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review of chapter 9
Venerable Thubten Samten reviews chapter 9 of the book “Approaching the Buddhist Path.”
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Checking our meditation experiences
Finishing Chapter 10, covering sections "Checking Our Meditation Experiences" and "Signs of Progress" and beginning…
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