Jan 6, 2010

The conclusion of the short series of lectures about how to meditate without exertion. Discusses the purpose of meditation, a complete overview of the daily practice, how to see images internally, and how to understand them.

This is a lecture from the free online course Meditation without Exertion.

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Jan 5, 2010

Although meditation is the central practice of the Gnostics, it is not merely concentration practice or even a revolutionary ethical discipline; the Gnostic method is a Mahayana ethic, dedicated to relieving all beings of suffering.

This is a lecture from the free online course Meditation without Exertion.

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Jan 4, 2010

This lecture continues the explanation of the foundation required for meditation. Buddhism teaches that there are three trainings: (1) Ethical Discipline, (2) Concentration, (3) Wisdom. Ethical Discipline is the transformation of wrong action into right action, by knowing the afflictions (egos, sins) and...

Jan 3, 2010

How to establish the essential basis for an effective meditation practice. Includes an overview of the ten non-virtuous actions, their karmic consequences, and how to disempower karmic tendencies and turn ones life towards positive results.

This is a lecture from the free online course Meditation without...

Jan 2, 2010

An extensive examination of the most important foundations for a strong meditation practice. Includes a detailed explanation of the important scripture "Three Principal Paths" by Tsong Khapa.

"3. Without pure renunciation, there is no way to end this striving for pleasant results in the ocean of life. It is because of...