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...

Introduction Any course of conduct has a beginning, a middle and an end. Likewise, no matter what the topic might be, a formal meditation session has preparatory practices, its actual fundamental part and what should be done to conclude it properly. It is important not to omit...

The Fifth Practice: Offering a Seven-Limb Prayer and a Mandala, Which May Include All Essential Points for Collecting and Cleansing To achieve the highest purified state, namely enlightenment, we must gather the causes and plant the seeds for both its physical and mental...