Obstacles

Methods for developing balanced sensitivity, a state of mind that is non-judgmental, caring and emotionally balanced.

An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.

Taken at the stage of developing engaged bodhichitta, if kept purely, the bodhisattva vows act as a root for attaining enlightenment.

In “A Filigree of Realizations” (“Abhisamayalamkara”), Maitreya explains the progression of the five levels of mind we achieve that serve as pathways leading to liberation and enlightenment.

Liberated beings (arhats) have attained a true stopping of all the emotional obscurations, but their mental continuums still contain the cognitive obscurations.

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.

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.

Mara personifies everything that interferes with and puts to an end our spiritual practice.

People look to Buddhism to find methods for dealing with difficulties in their lives.

Inspired by the work of Tsultim Allione, this method fits the structure of a “fulfill and restore” ritual of a Dharma-protector to address fear and anxiety.