The Simple Art of Meditation
A public talk about the essence and purpose of meditation practice.
Teachings
Taking the Essence
A description of chulen (taking the essence) pills and the methods for practicing a pill retreat.
Topics:
Meditation and Retreat Advice > Retreats
Meditation and Retreat Advice
Advice on meditation, retreat, and related topics, including advice on chöd, calm abiding, and how to build a retreat house.
Topics:
Meditation and Retreat Advice
Calm Abiding Practice
Calm Abiding (Shi-nä) Practice
Actualizing Shi-nä
After Achieving Calm Abiding
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Offering Thanks
Topics:
Contemporary Issues > Students' Letters > Offering Thanks
Sending Love and Prayers
Struggle With Depression
Thank You Lama Zopa
Thanks For Teachings and Support
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Calm Abiding (Shi-nä) Practice
Actualizing Shi-nä
After Achieving Calm Abiding
Endorsement of a Book by Kyabje Chöden Rinpoche
Lamrim and Calm Abiding
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Calm Abiding (Shi-nä) Retreat
Advice for Long Retreat
Practice and Retreat Advice
Retreat Practice Advice
Shamatha (Calm Abiding) Retreat
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Completion of a Retreat
Big Appreciation for Namgyalma Retreat
Hayagriva Retreat
Nuns’ Retreat
Thanks For All Your Practice
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Obstacles to Retreat
Life Obstacles
Need for Harmony in Retreat
Obstacles in Retreat
Obstacles to Long Retreat
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Meditation Practice
Bliss and Emptiness Meditation
Blissful Meditation Experience
Difficulties Meditating
Experience of Bliss
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