concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Chapter 3: Stages of the noble eightfold path
The noble eightfold path according to the Pali tradition.
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What to do during the meditation session and between...
The importance of both stabilizing and analytical meditation, how to conclude the session and what…
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Cultivating serenity: The five faults and their anti...
Counteracting the five faults that interfere with developing meditative serenity by using the appropriate antidotes.
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Gathering disciples and meditative stability
The four ways to gather disciples out of a sincere wish to benefit them. The…
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Serenity meditation and the four essential points
The remedies to laxity and excitement, and the nine stages of meditative stabilization.
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Mindfulness and antidotes to hindrances
How reflecting on the kindness of others motivates our spiritual practice and sets the context…
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Conditions for practice
A description of the obstacles to meditation, how to have good meditation posture, and the…
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Meditative stability and wisdom
How the last two of the six far-reaching practices lead to the abilities used to…
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Verse 102: The sparkling mirror
How studying the lamrim and doing retreat helps us to cultivate concentration, which contributes to…
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Review of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
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The bodhisattva precepts: Part 3 and the six perfect...
The Bodhisattva precepts on the ethical conduct of benefiting others. The importance of practicing the…
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The eightfold path
Explanation of the eightfold noble path as it is viewed in the Pali and Sanskrit…
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