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 Stages of sustained attention
The nine stages of sustained attention prior to developing serenity or calm abiding.
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Lethargy, sleepiness, restlessness, remorse
The third and fourth hindrance to developing concentration: lethargy and sleepiness, and restlessness and remorse.
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Sensual desire and malice
Walking meditation instructions, sitting meditation posture, and the first two hindrances to developing concentration.
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Conditions conducive for developing concentration
The six conditions conducive for developing concentration and selecting an object of meditation - either…
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Paths for spiritual development
Beginning Chapter 8 “A Systematic Approach” and covering the section “Paths for Spiritual Development” explaining…
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Venerable Thubten Nyima Review of loving kindness
Venerable Thubten Nyima reviews the section in Chapter 3 on loving-kindness, giving commentary to the…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Virtuous mental factors #7-11
Venerable Sangye Khadro explains virtuous mental factors #7-11, encouraging discussion about how to cultivate them…
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Who is Amitabha?
Understanding Amitabha and his pure land. How the practice immerses you in the Buddhist teachings.…
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The three higher trainings and the eight fold path
The three higher trainings—ethics, concentration and wisdom—are explained with the practices of the eightfold noble…
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The five faults and eight antidotes
How to identify the five faults that arise when doing concentration meditation, and how to…
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Restlessness, regret, and doubt
How to identify and apply antidotes to the hindrances of restlessness, regret, and deluded doubt.
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