concentration
Concentration refers to focusing single-pointedly on the object of meditation. Posts include instruction and guided meditations.
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Three jewels according to the fundamental vehicle
Describing the qualities of the three jewels, giving commentary on the Jewel Sutra and explaining…
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Entrance to the Buddhist path
Commencing teaching from Volume 4, "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", providing an overview of the…
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Review of chapter four
Concluding and reviewing chapter four of Ornament for Clear Realization.
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Four truths and three higher trainings
How the seven factors of awakening connect to the four truths of the Aryas and…
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The seven factors of awakening
The five powers that empower us to attain enlightenment and the seven factors of awakening.
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Overcoming the five hindrances
How to overcome the five hindrances and the four legs of magical emanation.
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Three types of persons
Explaining the three levels of practitioners and the reasons for the gradual stages, teaching from…
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Mindfulness of mind
Practical ways to practice mindfulness and an introduction to mindfulness of the mind.
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Mindfulness of Phenomena
Concluding mindfulness of mind and beginning mindfulness of phenomena.
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Concluding mindfulness of feelings
More types of feelings and their connection to duhkha and dependent origination.
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Mindfulness of feelings
Concluding mindfulness of the body and introducing mindfulness of feelings.
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