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 Criteria for developing serenity
Teachings from a text by Chinese Master Zhiyi on the levels of conditions we need…
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The prerequisites for concentration
An overview of the causes and conditions we need to cultivate as the foundation for…
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The three higher trainings
Teaching Chapter Three, focusing on the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, meditative stabilization and…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 21-25
Teaching on the ethical restraint that support our practice of joyous effort and meditative concentration.
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Bhikshuni Thubten Jampa The benefits of living in a monastic community
Venerable Jampa reflects on the benefits to be gained by living in a community of…
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Making progress in meditation
If we are content to create the causes for progress in our meditation practice, the…
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Chapter 9: The union of serenity and insight
How emptiness and dependent arising are compatible.
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Working with the five hindrances
The remaining three of the five hindrances: dullness and drowsiness, restlessness and remorse, and doubt.
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Overcoming ill will
How to identify the hindrance of ill will and work with it to calm the…
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The context for developing concentration
A realistic attitude to take towards developing concentration, and an explanation of the hindrance of…
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Concentration meditation on the Buddha
How to use an image of the Buddha to develop concentration.
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Introduction to breathing meditation
A guided meditation on the breath, and details of how to meditate on the breath.
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