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二千多年来在佛教的传统中产生了无数的习禅方式。所有的方式都被称为"精神的训练"，但各种方式又是相互区别的。然而，所有方式的基础都是培养平静且积极向上的精神面貌。培养这种精神面貌的两种基本修行方式是：入出息念（the Mindfulness of Breathing）和慈心培养法(Loving-Kindness)。这里，我们提供了这两种习禅方法的录音介绍，以及一些闭关活动中讲座的完整录音资料，供有兴趣的人做进一步了解。
Towards Insight - Contemplations of the BuddhaThis is another matching set of excellent guided meditations from Dayanandi and Ratnaguna. Here we are introduced to the practice of Buddhanussati – recollecting the Buddha by dwelling on his great qualities. The reflections are based on epithets for the Buddha from the Tiratana Vandana ('Salutation to the Buddha') and is one of the earliest of Buddhist practices.
Produced for the 'Towards Insight' module of the Dharma Training Course for Mitras (year four, module 6).
Towards Insight - Contemplation of ImpermanenceHere is a pair of guided meditations where we are encouraged to reflect on the impermanent nature of things, an essential element of Buddhist practice. Beautifully led by Dayanandi and Ratnaguna.
Produced for the 'Towards Insight' module of the Dharma Training Course for Mitras (year four, module 6).
Metta bhavana, en ledd meditationEn ledd metta bhavana meditation, som hjälper dig få kontakt med och odla kärleksfull vänlighet gentemot dig själv och andra. Det finns också en kort introduktion och en kort version av metta sutta.
Tack till George Allen för inspelning och mixning.
Twenty Four Nidana ReflectionThis is guided reflection on the 24 nidanas led by Dhivan, to accompany the 'Conditionality' module of the Dharma Training Course for Mitras (Year 2).
The 12 cyclical nidanas of the Wheel of Life and the 12 positive nidanas of the Spiral path are studied as part of the Conditionality course. Their full meaning however is best appreciated through reflective contemplation. Dhivan here offers a few words concerning each nidana followed by short periods of silence for quiet contemplation.
The 24 nidana reflection given here is a simplified version of the one devised by Sangharakshita.
Learning the Metta BhavanaKavyasiddhi gave this talk on the Christmas Oasis Retreat at Taraloka. She says: "It's an accessible talk, given on a retreat open to people of all levels of meditation experience, which shares a personal account of mistaking the Metta Bhavana for a 'manufacture and distribution' process and coming to see it as a key to stop 'fighting' my experience; and how I see the practice as an act of faith in the connected, potential filled Reality, described by the Buddha.
And I look at what metta is and the implications for doing the practice - on one's own mind and, in potential, for the world."
Given at Taraloka, December 2009
Please note, the original sound recording of this talk was of low quality and this comes through on the online version.
Reflection on the Five SkandhasThis is the second guided reflection in the series 'Night Lily Garden of the Midnight Way - Emptiness and the Great Compassion'.
Metta Bhavana Into and Lead-ThroughA session of loving kindness meditation, with an introduction and body awareness followed by a led session lasting about 25 minutes.
Mindfulness of Breathing Intro and Lead-ThroughA full lead-through and introduction to the Mindfulness of Breathing (anapanasati) meditation. Note the sound quality is not great.
The System of MeditationA beautifully clear explanation of the Triratna system of meditation, practices to foster integration, positive emotion, spiritual death and rebirth, and the non-stage of just sitting. From the author of 'Meditation, the Buddhist way of Tranquillity and Insight'. The second track is questions and answers from West London Sangha members. Note, volume is rather loud.
Sanghamani Leads the Mindfulness of BreathingSanghamani introduces the Mindfulness of Breathing Meditaion with a short reading evoking the spirit of how to meditate from Sangharakshita.
A 40 minute meditation with lead through accompanied by the rain in the first stage.
Recorded during the Buddhafield East Green man of Buddhism retreat under canvas.
Bells for Meditation - 4 Stages (Mindfulness of Breathing)You know, finding decent bells for using when you want to meditate on your own at home is much trickier than you'd imagine. Believe us, we've looked. Well, a chorus of hallelujahs all round because the marvellous Naganataka has come up trumps with these exquisitely recorded, beautifully spaced sessions that provide the perfect backdrop. The clear, strong bells are an ideal aid for any DIY meditator, and you even get a convenient minute at the start to let you get nice and settled. So, eyes gently closing, body relaxing, breathing gently and naturally, let's begin...
These 4-stage sessions are particularly suitable for the 'Mindfulness of Breathing' meditation.
(Hint: If you don't need all of the session lengths offered, simply right-click the track you want and download it directly.)
Bells for Meditation - 5 Stages (Metta Bhavana)You know, finding decent bells for using when you want to meditate on your own at home is much trickier than you'd imagine. Believe us, we've looked. Well, a chorus of hallelujahs all round because the marvellous Naganataka has come up trumps with these exquisitely recorded, beautifully spaced sessions that provide the perfect backdrop. The clear, strong bells are an ideal aid for any DIY meditator, and you even get a convenient minute at the start to let you get nice and settled. So, eyes gently closing, body relaxing, breathing gently and naturally, let's begin...
These 5-stage sessions are particularly suitable for the 'Metta Bhavana' meditation.
(Hint: If you don't need all of the session lengths offered, simply right-click the track you want and download it directly.)
Reflections on the ElementsThis is the first guided reflection in the series 'Night Lily Garden of the Midnight Way - Emptiness and the Great Compassion'.
Change Your Mind - Body Awareness And RelaxationChange Your Mind by Paramananda was one of the best-selling meditation books produced by the FWBO. Paramananda's considerable experience of meditation and in social work led him to an approach to sitting practice that tried to take account of the whole person, body and 'soul'. Judging by the popularity of his teaching he seems to have hit on something vital to forming an enduring positive relationship with meditation as a way to transform your sense of self and of life.
Paramananda recorded taped audio guides to meditation for Dharmachakra in 1998, intended to complement his book. His generosity in doing so was considerable, as after an initially very successful sales period he waived his royalties to help support our own work. It's a genuine pleasure therefore to be dusting off those old tapes now and bringing them back to the attention of meditators everywhere, in the same free spirit as they were given to us.
Reflection on the Blue SkyThis is the third guided reflection in the series 'Night Lily Garden of the Midnight Way - Emptiness and the Great Compassion'.
The Mindfulness of Breathing: Introduction and GuidanceThis is Kamalashila's essential guide to working in the 'Mindfulness of Breathing' meditation. This meditation is an indispensable part of any set of practices, and here we have a thoughtful and sympathetic introduction, suitable for beginners and old hands alike. This is a companion recording to the full and short lead-throughs of the meditation itself which can also be found on the site.
The Mindfulness of Breathing: Short Lead-throughThis is a short 20 minute lead-through of the traditional meditation known as 'The Mindfulness of Breathing'. This is one of the bases of any Buddhist practice - an essential complement to the 'Metta Bhavana' ('development of loving kindness') meditations also featured on the site. Kamalashila has been teaching the practice for over twenty years, so you're in safe hands!
The Mindfulness of Breathing: Full Lead-throughHere's a longer (40 minute) lead-through of the traditional meditation known as 'The Mindfulness of Breathing'. If you're confident in your practice, this is a great, minimal guide for a fuller experience of the breath. 'The Mindfulness of Breathing' is one of the bases of any Buddhist practice - an essential complement to the 'Metta Bhavana' ('development of loving kindness') meditations also featured on the site. Kamalashila has been teaching the practice for over twenty years, so you're in excellent hands!
Metta Bhavana - Introduction and Basic ToolsHere is Kamalashila's illuminating guide to working in the 'Metta Bhavana' ('Development of Loving Kindness') meditation practice. Full of useful tips for beginner and seasoned meditator alike! This is a companion recording to the full and short lead-throughs of the meditation itself which can also be found on the site.
Kamalashila is an excellent guide and has been teaching meditation for 30 years.
Metta Bhavana - Full Lead-throughThis is a full lead-through of the traditional meditation practice known as 'Metta Bhavana' - the development of loving kindness. The Metta Bhavana is one of the bases of any Buddhist practice - an essential complement to breath-based mindfulness meditations.
Kamalashila is an excellent guide and has been teaching meditation for 30 years.
Metta Bhavana - Short Lead-throughHere is a short version of the "Metta Bhavana' ('Development of Loving Kindness') meditation led by Kamalashila. A quick but complete guide through the stages. The Metta Bhavana is one of the bases of any Buddhist practice - an essential complement to breath-based mindfulness meditations.
The sound on this recording is a little punky in places, so be sure to check out the long lead-through also available on the site. You'll also find a full introduction to the talk, packed with tips and good advices!
Kamalashila is an excellent guide and has been teaching meditation for 30 years.
Full Lead-through of the Six Element PracticeHere is a complete guided version of the traditional practice of recollecting the six elements, a strong and moving antidote to narrow, fixed self-views of all kinds. This was recorded on a tape recorder high in the Spanish mountains - listen for the wind rushing through the shrine room!
Please note that some small noise artefacts can be heard occasionally on this talk due to a poor original recording.
Recorded at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre, 1992
Lead-through of the Going for Refuge and Prostration PracticeThe Going for Refuge and Prostration Practice is one of the four 'mula yogas' (foundational practices) of the Tibetan tradition, and some experience of the meditation is seen as an essential element in the life of any member the Western Buddhist Order. Here Subhuti leads us through the practice in a simple, easygoing way - with all the usual elements, including an evocation of the Refuge Tree of the WBO. This was recorded on a tape recorder high in the Spanish mountains - listen for the wind rushing through the shrine room!
Please note that some small noise artefacts can be heard occasionally on this talk due to a poor original recording.
Recorded at Guhyaloka Retreat Centre, 1992
Uppmärksamhet med AndningenEn guidad meditation på andningen med de klassiska fyra stadierna, där man till en början räknar andetagen för att sedan gradvis fördjupa sin absorption i andningen. Viryabodhi leder på ett behagligt sätt och hjälper dig att bli kreativ i meditationen.
Viryabodhi (Anders Sjöberg) blev buddhist i början av 1980 och ordinerad 1989. Han undervisar på Stockholms Buddhistcenter (en del av FWBO) och har varit dess ordförande sedan hösten 2001
KroppsmedvetenhetEn guidad meditation med kroppen och andningen. En medvetenhet om kroppen är grunden för all meditation. Viryabodhi leder dig in i en fördjupad medvetenhet och utforskning av kroppen.
Viryabodhi (Anders Sjöberg) blev buddhist i början av 1980 och ordinerad 1989. Han undervisar på Stockholms Buddhistcenter (en del av FWBO) och har varit dess ordförande sedan hösten 2001
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