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ESSENTIAL LEARNING -
- FIRST LEARNING - the first step, the first date - that is, with the teacher, is always important. It shapes your inspiration and direction in the spiritual pathway.
  - Introductory Learning Brief view and introduction to basic Buddhist tenets and teachings 54 entries.
  - Leisure Learning Simple and practical issues that one may wish to explore while settling back in the moment 117 entries.
  - Inspirational Learning The joyful colors, flavors and scents one experiences and shares along the journey 88 entries.
- FOUNDATION LEARNING - a thorough groundwork is essential as it serve as a framework, reference and compass for the journey.
  - Three Refuges This is the Liberation Triangle. We as patient seeking the Buddha as the Wise Physician, Dhamma as Potent Medicine and Sangha as Compassationate Caregiver. 60 entries.
  - Three Characteristics This is the gate of liberation, a glimpse into the nature of reality, the essense of seeing things as they are. 92 entries.
  - Four Noble Truths The central equation of Buddhism from which all his teachings cascade from. Here in the equation faith, knowledge, cultivation and realization of Buddhism begins and end. 116 entries.
  - Practise of Ethics Values, virtues and principles are pillars of the spiritual life. Here we learn the philosophy, motivation and cultivation of wholesome conduct. 89 entries.
  - Practise of Collectedness Nurturing composure offers us the stillness and stability to access reality 81 entries.
  - Practise of Insight Insight offers us the information and intelligence to discern and fathom reality. 70 entries.
  - Path of Purification Detailing the milestones and landmarks along the journey to liberation. 20 entries.
  - Dependent Origination Outline the doctrine of the causal conditioning in the arising of suffering, and the application in reversing the cycle to liberate from sorrow. 34 entries.
  - Nirvana Descriptions and views on Nirvana 27 entries.
- INTERMEDIATE LEARNING - a deeper insight into the rich spectrum of teachings from the various Tradition are now offered.
  - Life of the Buddha The life story of the Buddha. 7 entries.
  - Brief History of Buddhism Brief historical sketch of the spread, growth and decline of Buddhism. 1 entries.
  - Three Vehicles Description and comparison of the three vehicles (or other vehicles) 4 entries.
  - Karma and Rebirth Glimpse of causal moral law and rebirth 59 entries.
  - Theravada - Intermediate Descending into connected teachings of liberation from the approach of Theravada Tradition. 21 entries.
  - Mahayana - Intermediate Descending into connected teachings of liberation from the approach of Mahayana Tradition. 7 entries.
  - Vajrayana - Intermediate Descending into connected teachings of liberation from the approach of Vajrayana Tradition. 119 entries.
  - Zen - Intermediate Descending into connected teachings of liberation from the approach of Zen Tradition. 39 entries.
- ADVANCED LEARNING - greater space are needed to explore profound and specialized areas in Buddhism
  - Abhidhamma Accessing the details in the landscape of mind and matter in Buddhism. 1 entries.
  - Monastic and Discipline Accessing the regulatory framework of the monastic community of Buddhist Traditions. 52 entries.
  - Bodhisattva and Bodhicitta Accessing the doctrines of enlightened beings and enlightened hearts 49 entries.
  - Mahamudra and Dzogchen Accessing the quintessential message of the Buddha - from the language of Vajrayana Tradition. 22 entries.
  - Tibetan - Advanced Accessing deeper teachings of liberation from the approach of Vajrayana Tradition. 33 entries.
- SCRIPTURAL READING - encompass scriptural resources along with commentaries and interpretative works
  - Introduction to Theravada Texts Basic reading of scriptural texts and essays from the angle of Theravada Tradition 1 entries.
  - Theravada Texts and Commentaries Translation of scriptural texts and commentaries from the Theravada Tradition 123 entries.
FURTHER LEARNING -
- GUIDE AND REFERENCE - self explanatory
- PRACTICES - Explore common practices in Buddhism
  - Ceremonies and Observances Description of Buddhist practices in the area of ceremonies and observances 44 entries.
  - Symbols and Symbolism Description of Buddhist practices in the area of symbols and symbolism 4 entries.
  - Pilgrimage Description of Buddhist practices in the area of pilgrimage 3 entries.
  - Meditation in Action Description of Buddhist practices in the area of meditation 277 entries.
  - Values and Conduct Description of Buddhist practices in the area of values and conduct 335 entries.
  - Engaged Buddhism Description of Buddhist practices in the area of voluntary or community work and services 116 entries.
  - Others - Practices Other special areas of practices 14 entries.
- EDUCATION - course guides for a range of interest group
  - Self Learning for Adults Structured curriculum, materials and teaching aids for adult seff learning 1 entries.
- COLLECTED WORK - collated work of publisher and producers as well as on specific themes
  - Specific Subject Collected works based on a specific subject or forum 1 entries.

Developing Meditative Concentration

by Ven. Thubten Chodron

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