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The Perfection of Concentration

May 11, 2023June 1, 2017 by TFTblog

Reading Time: 10 minutesA teaching on the meditative practice of calm abiding (shi-nä)

Categories Geshe Rabten Tags calm abiding (shi-nä / shamatha), concentration, meditation, mindfulness

Part One: Learning to Become a Buddha

May 12, 2026May 31, 2017 by TFTblog

Reading Time: 16 minutesA commentary on the emptiness section of the Seven Point Mind Training text

Categories Uncategorized Tags calm abiding (shi-nä / shamatha), meditation, perception, realization, wisdom

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