concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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37 Practices: Verses 29-37
The perfections of concentration and wisdom, and the final verses on the practices of bodhisattvas.
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Stilling the critical mind
A guided meditation on the breath to cultivate a sense of contentment with the present…
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Breathing meditation
An explanation of how to do stabilizing meditation focused on the breath.
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Meditation 101
On the two main kinds of meditation and how to prepare for a meditation session.
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Positive thinking
An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…
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Dealing with distractions
Techniques for dealing with the mind and body that can't sit still in meditation.
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Questions and answers on meditation
Answers to all the questions you have ever had about how to meditate.
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Meditating on the four immeasurables
Developing love for all sentient beings, cultivating gratitude, and a discussion about karma.
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Taming the monkey mind
Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.
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Metta (loving-kindness) meditation
Learn about metta meditation, a method of cultivating goodwill. This practice of wishing happiness for…
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The four noble truths
The truths of suffering and the causes of suffering, and cultivating a proper motivation for…
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