About Concentrations

Concentration is associated with meditation. In Sanskrit and Pali, the word for meditation is bhavana, which means "mental culture." Buddhist bhavana is not a relaxation practice, nor is it about having visions or out-of-body experiences.

Shar Minub Monastery Kathmandu Nepal

Nov

2018

Buddhism, Monasteries, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche, Stupas sadiksha

Shar Minub is located in the Kathmandu, in a valley at the base of Nagarjuna mountain. The monastery is founded by the late 14th Shamar Rinpoche. He made great efforts to establish a monastery at Shar Minub, in Kathmandu, for the benefit of Buddhist students in Nepal. The Sharminub Institute is located below the holy Nagarjuna mountain with a beautiful view over the Kathmandu valley. Meaning of Shar Minub "Shar" means "to rise", "Nub" means "to set", and .

Shamarpa – Emanation of Amitabha

Nov

2018

Buddhism, Monks, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche sadiksha

Shamarpa Rinpoche was the emanation of Amitabha, the Buddha of Limitless Light: a living example of the appearance of Amitabha in our world in the form of a Mahabodhisattva. The Tibetan title of Shamar means “the lama of the ruby-red crown”, named after the replica of the Karmapa’s own crown which he bestowed on the Shamarpa. The successive incarnations of the Shamarpas are also known as the “Red Hat Karmapa”. Birth and Early life The 14th Shamarpa was born .

Development Of Eight fold Path In The Disciple

Jun

2018

Buddhism sadiksha

CONFIDENCE AND RIGHT-MINDEDNESS Suppose a householder, or his son, or someone reborn in any family, hears the law; and after hearing the law he is filled with confidence in the Perfect One. And filled with this confidence, he thinks: "Full of hindrances is household life, a refuse heap; but pilgrim life is like the open air. Not easy is it, when one lives at home, to fulfill in all points the rules of the holy .

What Meditation Is and Isn’t

Jun

2018

Meditation sadiksha

In This topic we will learn about the following topics: Climbing the mountain of meditation Finding picnic spots and lesser peaks along the way Checking out the major meditation techniques Knowing what you’ll see when you get to the top Developing concentration, receptive awareness, contemplation, and cultivation The great thing about meditation is that it’s actually quite simple. Just sit down, be quiet, turn your attention inward, and focus your mind. That’s all there is .

Mandalas – Therapies & Diagnosis

Apr

2018

Mandala, Meditation sadiksha

Diagnosis with mandalas is a very popular subject, perhaps because we are virtually in love with the concept of diagnosis. The idea of knowing more than others, and in a way that others cannot understand, can be inspiring. Even though the examples that are impressive in their own particular ways, there are far simpler and more reliable methods of diagnosis than mandalas, However, where emotions are concerned, there is no better method of therapy. Traditional .

Tips on When to do Meditation

Mar

2018

Mandala sadiksha

Research has shown that meditation has many mental and physical health benefits. Among other things, it may help reduce stress, enhance concentration, improve sleep, manage pain, and lower blood pressure. Daily meditation practice is ideal for reaping these rewards. In addition, brief mini-meditations can be done as needed throughout the day whenever you want to calm your mind and relax your body. First thing in the morning Recommended for: daily meditation practice Laura Maciuika, EdD, the clinical .

The Himalayan Yoga Tradation

Mar

2018

Himalayas, Yoga sadiksha

The Himalayan Mountains have been the home of sages for millennia. These great sages have lived and passed on knowledge of the yogic teachings to disciples who then became masters passing on the teachings in an unbroken lineage since the Vedic period. Twelve hundred years ago Shankaracharya organized his teaching into five centers of the Himalayan Tradition. As one of those five, our tradition is the Bharati lineage connected with the Shankaracharya at the Shringeri .