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 Practicing serenity in the Chinese tradition
Describing serenity or calm abiding found in the Chinese tradition, beginning the teaching from Chapter…
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Formless absorptions, samadhi and insight
Covering the section on the characteristics of the formless absorptions as described in the Pali…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Traversing the mundane path & insight
Finishing the section on śamatha and starting special insight.
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Learning about dhyanas
Covering the section on the characteristics of the four dhyanas as described in the Pali…
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Additional signs of possessing śamatha
Describing other characteristics of having achieved śamatha.
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The five absorption factors
Explaining the importance of the five absorption factors which antidote the five hindrances, continuing the…
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The four attentions & achieving śamatha
Four types of attention used in developing concentration.
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The four Pali Brahmaviharas
Explaining how the four immeasurables are taken as objects for cultivating serenity and dhyanas in…
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Nine stages & six powers of śamatha
Explanation of the stages and powers in accomplishing śamatha.
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Concentration in the Pali tradition
Explaining Concentration in the Pali Tradition, and beginning the description ofFour Brahmaviharas, teaching from Chapter…
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Details of the five faults and eight antidotes
Detecting the obstacles to serenity and counteracting them.
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Venerable Thubten Dekyi Review of obstacles and antidotes
Reviewing Chapter 7 on "Obstacles and Antidotes" to Cultivating Serenity.
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