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We start to see how concentration meditation is a powerful tool to cope with cravings.
About this Page
About this Page
Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery
Introduction of the Concepts and Practices on this page and how they relate to recovery
How this Concept Applies to Recovery
How this Concept Applies to Recovery
Wise Concentration
The purpose of concentration is to train the mind to be focused and undistracted. This circles back to the wisdom section, where we try to be focused on wise understanding and wise thought, without being distracted by habitual perceptions and reactivity
How The Practice Helps
How The Practice Helps
Three Jewels Inquiry Practice
Three Jewels Inquiry Practice
Refuge in Dharma (Buddhist Wisdom)
Refuge in Buddha (Inner Wisdom)
Refuge in Sangha (Community Wisdom)
Refuge in the Dharma
Refuge in the Dharma
Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts
Practices that explore and deepen understanding of the Concepts
The Path
The Path
Read the Book
Wise Concentration
Wise Concentration
Links to the chapter of the book on which the rest of this page is based.\
Buddhist Community
Buddhist Community
Scroll down to the Growth section of this page for links to talks and guided meditations led by Buddhist teachers. Choose one, then listen or watch.
The Path and Growth
The Path and Growth
Listen to Talks
Listen to Talks
The Buddhist Path (and Growth)
The Buddhist Path (and Growth)
Equanimity
Equanimity
Here is a talk that helps expand on the Third Noble Truth.
Scroll down to the Playlists for links to more recorded talks meditation, articles, and books.
Use the phrases listed under Concepts to search for relevant talks and meditations in Buddhist Sources.
Growth
Growth
Stay Curious
Refuge in Buddha Nature
Refuge in Buddha Nature
Buddha Nature
Lists
Lists
Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
Ten Pāramitās: Perfections or Wise Practices
Five Hindrances: Craving, Resentment, Sloth, Worry, Doubt
Four Heart Practices: Kindness, Compassion, Equanimity, Appreciative Joy
Refuge in the Buddha
Refuge in the Buddha
Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom
Practices that connect us to our deepest Wisdom
Meditation
Meditation
Rewire the Brain for Recovery
Mindfulness of Body
Mindfulness of Body
Pause several times a day for 30-90 seconds to do a mini-scan of a section of your body
Head to shoulders
Shoulders to arms
Chest to bottom
Hips to feet
Equanimity Mantra Practice
Equanimity Mantra Practice
Repeat a supportive phrase
May I find peace exactly where I am
Sitting Practice
Sitting Practice
Take time to sit in meditation
Inquiry and Investigation
Inquiry and Investigation
Explore and Experience
If you need inspiration with this part of the practice, return to the Inquiry heading on the Title Page of the Practice Guide
RAIN
Recognize | Allow | Inquire | Nurture
How do you get unfocused or distracted in meditation?
What distracts you the most?
What are steps you can take to refocus your mind without judging your own practice?
Notice what value or learning you could gain by carefully and kindly noticing where your mind has gone, or what has distracted you.
What are steps you can take to use concentration to see clearly and act wisely?
What are steps you can take to be kind and gentle with yourself through this process?
Renunciation
Renunciation
Practice Letting Go
Under Construction.
In the meantime, feel free to explore how these practices around refuge support the rest of the concepts on this page.
Refuge in the Sangha
Refuge in the Sangha
Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors
Practices that cultivate connections with wise friends and mentors
Meetings
Meetings
Attend and Befriend
Wise Friends and Mentors
Wise Friends and Mentors
Develop Deep Connection
Core Intentions
Core Intentions
Support the Sangha
Playlist
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Playlist
Connect with others who have traveled this path. Each of the links on this list addresses the concepts of this section. So feel free to start with any link. If none of these recordings interest you, then use the concepts listed under the Growth heading to search for talks from the Buddhist Sources page.
Insight Community
Insight Community
Insight
Insight
45:05- Right Concentration - The 8th Spoke on the Wheel of Dharma - IMC Washington
46:09 - Right Concentration - IMC Redwood City
53:57 Equanimity Spirit Rock
60:15
Retreats
The links to these specific retreats will be repeated throughout the Practice Resources section of this site. You can focus your listening on these talks as you work through the Recovery Dharma Program.
Insight Meditation Retreat 2022
Mindfulness Meditation and Heart Practices
James Baraz, Tempel Smith, JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Thai Forest, Theravada
Thai Forest, Theravada
Thai Forrest / Theravada
Thai Forrest / Theravada
22;53 - Right Concentration - Metta
Topic Page - Concentration and a Firmly Established Mind - Abhayagiri
14;20 - The Uses of Right Concentration - Metta
Topoic Page - Right Concentration - Abhayagiri
Secular, Academic, Therapeutic
Secular, Academic, Therapeutic
Secular | Academic
Secular | Academic
Quiz - Forgiveness
10:35 - Loving Kindness Meditation: History and Practice - SBA
11:37 - What is Right Concentration? - SBA
19:33 - What Isn't Meditation
Buddhist Community
Buddhist Community
Zen
Zen
Zen
Zen
Do We Have to Forgive Everything? Plumb Village
Right Concentration Plumb Village / Compassionate Ocean
Tibetan
Tibetan
Tibetan
Tibetan
2:55 Knowing Our Mind Ponlop Rinpoche
Discourse on the Removal of Distracting Thoughts - Sravasti Abbey
Amplified Voices
Amplified Voices
Workbooks
Workbooks
Books
Books
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