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| − | '''Chapter Eight: [[Meditative Concentration]]''' - topical outline based on [[Nectar of Manjushri's Speech]], a commentary by [[Khenpo Kunpal]]. | + | '''[[Chapter]] Eight: [[Meditative Concentration]]''' - topical outline based on [[Nectar of Manjushri's Speech]], a commentary by [[Khenpo Kunpal]]. |
| − | ==I. A brief explanation of how this chapter is related to the previous ones (1)== | + | ==I. A brief explanation of how this [[chapter]] is related to the previous ones (1)== |
| − | ==II. A full explanation of conditions conducive to meditative concentration== | + | ==II. A full explanation of [[conditions]] conducive to [[meditative concentration]]== |
===A. A brief summary (2)=== | ===A. A brief summary (2)=== | ||
===B. A detailed explanation=== | ===B. A detailed explanation=== | ||
| − | ====1. Abandoning worldly things==== | + | ====1. [[Abandoning]] [[worldly]] things==== |
| − | =====a) Why we must abandon worldly things (3), (4)===== | + | =====a) Why we must abandon [[worldly]] things (3), (4)===== |
| − | =====b) Giving up attachment to beings (5) to (16)===== | + | =====b) Giving up [[attachment]] to [[beings]] (5) to (16)===== |
| − | =====c) Giving up attachment to worldly gain (17) to (24)===== | + | =====c) Giving up [[attachment]] to [[worldly]] gain (17) to (24)===== |
| − | =====d) Having given up all attachments, how to rely on the excellent qualities of solitude (25) to (38)===== | + | =====d) Having given up all [[attachments]], how to rely on the {{Wiki|excellent}} qualities of [[solitude]] (25) to (38)===== |
| − | ====2. Letting go of discursive thinking==== | + | ====2. [[Letting go]] of [[discursive thinking]]==== |
=====a) A brief explanation (39)===== | =====a) A brief explanation (39)===== | ||
=====b) A detailed explanation===== | =====b) A detailed explanation===== | ||
| − | ======i) Abandoning craving for a lover====== | + | ======i) [[Abandoning]] [[craving]] for a lover====== |
:<small>(a) The difficulties involved in getting a lover (40) to (42)</small> | :<small>(a) The difficulties involved in getting a lover (40) to (42)</small> | ||
| − | :<small>(b) A reflection on the unclean nature of the human body (43) to (70)</small> | + | :<small>(b) A {{Wiki|reflection}} on the unclean [[nature]] of the [[human body]] (43) to (70)</small> |
| − | :<small>(c) A reflection on all the harm that results from attachment (71) to (78)</small> | + | :<small>(c) A {{Wiki|reflection}} on all the harm that results from [[attachment]] (71) to (78)</small> |
| − | ======ii) Giving up attachment to wealth and possessions (79) to (84)====== | + | ======ii) Giving up [[attachment]] to [[wealth]] and possessions (79) to (84)====== |
| − | ======iii) A reflection on the excellent qualities of solitude (85) to (88)====== | + | ======iii) A {{Wiki|reflection}} on the {{Wiki|excellent}} qualities of [[solitude]] (85) to (88)====== |
| − | ==III. Actual meditation== | + | ==III. Actual [[meditation]]== |
===A. A short explanation that links to the previous topic (89)=== | ===A. A short explanation that links to the previous topic (89)=== | ||
| − | ===B. A detailed explanation of how to practise meditation=== | + | ===B. A detailed explanation of how to practise [[meditation]]=== |
====1. [[Equalizing ourselves and others]]==== | ====1. [[Equalizing ourselves and others]]==== | ||
=====a) A brief explanation (90)===== | =====a) A brief explanation (90)===== | ||
=====b) A detailed explanation===== | =====b) A detailed explanation===== | ||
| − | ======i) How to meditate on equality (91) to (103)====== | + | ======i) How to [[meditate]] on equality (91) to (103)====== |
======ii) Response to possible objections (104) to (106)====== | ======ii) Response to possible objections (104) to (106)====== | ||
| − | ======iii) The benefits of the practice (107) to (109)====== | + | ======iii) The benefits of the [[practice]] (107) to (109)====== |
=====c) Conclusion (110)===== | =====c) Conclusion (110)===== | ||
====2. [[Exchanging ourselves and others]]==== | ====2. [[Exchanging ourselves and others]]==== | ||
| − | =====a) A brief explanation of this practice by stating the reason for it (111) to (113)===== | + | =====a) A brief explanation of this [[practice]] by stating the [[reason]] for it (111) to (113)===== |
| − | =====b) A detailed explanation of this practice===== | + | =====b) A detailed explanation of this [[practice]]===== |
| − | ======i) The general way of exchanging ourselves and others====== | + | ======i) The general way of [[exchanging ourselves and others]]====== |
| − | :<small>(a) Taking the place of others with enthusiasm (114) to (120)</small> | + | :<small>(a) Taking the place of others with [[enthusiasm]] (114) to (120)</small> |
| − | :<small>(b) Getting rid of self-cherishing (121) to (124)</small> | + | :<small>(b) Getting rid of [[self-cherishing]] (121) to (124)</small> |
:<small>(c) The faults of considering ourselves as important and the benefits of considering others as important (125) to (133)</small> | :<small>(c) The faults of considering ourselves as important and the benefits of considering others as important (125) to (133)</small> | ||
:<small>(d) The actual exchange: instructions on why it is necessary. (134) to (139)</small> | :<small>(d) The actual exchange: instructions on why it is necessary. (134) to (139)</small> | ||
| − | ======ii) Meditating by using specific antidotes====== | + | ======ii) [[Meditating]] by using specific [[antidotes]]====== |
:<small>(a) A brief explanation (140)</small> | :<small>(a) A brief explanation (140)</small> | ||
:<small>(b) A detailed explanation</small> | :<small>(b) A detailed explanation</small> | ||
| − | ::<small>(i) The practice of envy from the point of view of someone less privileged (141) to (146)</small> | + | ::<small>(i) The [[practice]] of [[envy]] from the point of [[view]] of someone less privileged (141) to (146)</small> |
| − | ::<small>(ii) The practice of jealous rivalry from the point of view of an equal (147) to (150)</small> | + | ::<small>(ii) The [[practice]] of [[jealous]] rivalry from the point of [[view]] of an {{Wiki|equal}} (147) to (150)</small> |
| − | ::<small>(iii) The practice of pride from the point of view of someone better off (151) to (154)</small> | + | ::<small>(iii) The [[practice]] of [[pride]] from the point of [[view]] of someone better off (151) to (154)</small> |
| − | ======iii) How to act once the meditative exchange of self and other has been made====== | + | ======iii) How to act once the [[meditative]] exchange of [[self]] and other has been made====== |
:<small>(a) Instruction on a gentler way (155) to (167)</small> | :<small>(a) Instruction on a gentler way (155) to (167)</small> | ||
:<small>(b) Instruction on a sterner way</small> | :<small>(b) Instruction on a sterner way</small> | ||
| − | ::<small>(i) Treating the mind severely (168) to (173)</small> | + | ::<small>(i) Treating the [[mind]] severely (168) to (173)</small> |
| − | ::<small>(ii) Treating the body severely (174) to (184)</small> | + | ::<small>(ii) Treating the [[body]] severely (174) to (184)</small> |
| − | ===C. An injunction to practise samadhi (185) to (187)=== | + | ===C. An injunction to practise [[samadhi]] (185) to (187)=== |
<big>Work in Progress! - Still checking!!!</big> | <big>Work in Progress! - Still checking!!!</big> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:17, 10 March 2015
Chapter Eight: Meditative Concentration - topical outline based on Nectar of Manjushri's Speech, a commentary by Khenpo Kunpal.
II. A full explanation of conditions conducive to meditative concentration
A. A brief summary (2)
B. A detailed explanation
1. Abandoning worldly things
a) Why we must abandon worldly things (3), (4)
b) Giving up attachment to beings (5) to (16)
c) Giving up attachment to worldly gain (17) to (24)
d) Having given up all attachments, how to rely on the excellent qualities of solitude (25) to (38)
2. Letting go of discursive thinking
a) A brief explanation (39)
b) A detailed explanation
i) Abandoning craving for a lover
- (a) The difficulties involved in getting a lover (40) to (42)
- (b) A reflection on the unclean nature of the human body (43) to (70)
- (c) A reflection on all the harm that results from attachment (71) to (78)
ii) Giving up attachment to wealth and possessions (79) to (84)
iii) A reflection on the excellent qualities of solitude (85) to (88)
III. Actual meditation
A. A short explanation that links to the previous topic (89)
B. A detailed explanation of how to practise meditation
1. Equalizing ourselves and others
a) A brief explanation (90)
b) A detailed explanation
i) How to meditate on equality (91) to (103)
ii) Response to possible objections (104) to (106)
iii) The benefits of the practice (107) to (109)
c) Conclusion (110)
2. Exchanging ourselves and others
a) A brief explanation of this practice by stating the reason for it (111) to (113)
b) A detailed explanation of this practice
i) The general way of exchanging ourselves and others
- (a) Taking the place of others with enthusiasm (114) to (120)
- (b) Getting rid of self-cherishing (121) to (124)
- (c) The faults of considering ourselves as important and the benefits of considering others as important (125) to (133)
- (d) The actual exchange: instructions on why it is necessary. (134) to (139)
ii) Meditating by using specific antidotes
- (a) A brief explanation (140)
- (b) A detailed explanation
iii) How to act once the meditative exchange of self and other has been made
- (a) Instruction on a gentler way (155) to (167)
- (b) Instruction on a sterner way
C. An injunction to practise samadhi (185) to (187)
Work in Progress! - Still checking!!!
