Obstacles

An analysis of how to remain focused – what are the conducive conditions and deterrents of shamatha meditation. 

To deal with difficult experiences that arise in meditation and in retreat and to eliminate them, we need to know the causes of the problems.

Buddhist practice becomes most effective when we avoid approaching it with either an inflated ego or a deflated one.

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.

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

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

An overview of the terminology concerning different levels and types of concentration.