Obstacles

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Achieving Shamatha
An analysis of how to remain focused – what are the conducive conditions and deterrents of shamatha meditation. 
in Shamatha
Ridding Oneself of the Obscurations: Nyingma and Sakya
The Nyingma explanations by Mipam and the Sakya explanation by Gorampa concerning the stages for ridding ourselves of the emotional and cognitive obscurations.
in The Five Paths
Feeding and Taming the Demon of Fear
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.
in Emotional Hygiene
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
Factors Involved in Transgressing Tantric Vows
A downfall from the tantric vows requires transgressing one of the fourteen root vows with the four binding factors being complete. Several factors may cause us to transgress our vows.
in Vows
Concentration Terminology
An overview of the terminology concerning different levels and types of concentration.
in Shamatha
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