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.

A prayer to the reborn in Shambhala at the dawn of the golden age and to make the best progress there on the path to enlightenment.

Hindu and Buddhist sources as well several Western Occult traditions present varied accounts and interpretations about Shambhala.

(1) Whatever generosity, offerings to the Blissfully Gone (Buddhas) and the like, and positive deeds I've amassed over a thousand eons – one (moment of) hatred will destroy them all. (2) As no negative force resembles anger, and no trial resembles patience, I shall therefore...

What we have discussed up to now concerning the complete stage has been in its first section: the basis situation. Next, the path to follow is divided into two:  The preliminary physical exercises, together with meditation on the body as an empty fenced-in pen The stages...

Set the proper motivation for listening to these teachings. Wish to be able to benefit all beings and, to do so, to achieve the state of full enlightenment. As stated previously, the six yogas or practices of Naropa are:  Tummo, inner heat Illusory body Clear light...

To purify ourselves of the various negative potentials that we have built up, it is necessary to do Vajrasattva meditation. To build up a great store of positive potential, there are the practices of guru-yoga, the methods to integrate with our spiritual master. These are the...