Obstacles

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The Two Sets of Obscuration: Gelug Prasangika
There are two major sets of mental obscurations: emotional obscurations and cognitive obscurations.
in The Five Paths
The Purification Method Used in Anuttarayoga Tantra
A detailed look at the methods we use in anuttarayoga tantra to purify ourselves of experiencing the true suffering of uncontrollably recurring death, bardo, and rebirth.
in Tantra: Advanced
Why People Are Attracted to Buddhism
People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.
in The World of Buddhism
Demonic Forces: The Four Maras
Mara personifies everything that interferes with and puts to an end our spiritual practice.
in Samsara & Nirvana
Meditation Advice for Lam-rim Practice
Our meditation practice requires us to first analyze and understand the Dharma in order to integrate it into ourselves.
in The Three Scopes
Balanced Sensitivity for the Age of Social Media
Methods for developing balanced sensitivity, a state of mind that is non-judgmental, caring and emotionally balanced.
in Handling the Challenges of Life
Shamatha and Vipashyana: General Presentation
Shamatha (a stilled and settled state of mind) and vipashyana (an exceptionally perceptive state of mind) are levels of meditative concentration taught in all forms of Buddhism.
in Concentration
Overcoming Obstacles to Realizing Renunciation, Bodhichitta and Emptiness
Learn what needs to be overcome in order to develop each of the three graded levels of motivation in lam-rim.
in The Three Scopes
What Is a Damtsig or Samaya?
The Tibetan word “damtsig,” “samaya” in Sanskrit, means “close bond.” It refers to practices that create a close bond between us and a Buddha-figure or our spiritual teacher.
in Vows
Buddhist Ethics in Social Service
Buddhist ethics offers a lot for people working in any social or helper profession that requires a great deal of knowledge and sensitivity to others.
in Emotional Hygiene
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