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The Four Faces of Mara

The Myths That Make Us

CHAPTER

The Elephant Path: Training Concentration in Buddhism

Exploring the nine-stage Elephant Path in Buddhism that aids in training concentration and attention, tracing its origins to a monk who received it from a future Buddha. The chapter highlights the relevance of this path in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and addresses challenges like distractions in the digital age, emphasizing metacognitive awareness and strategies for improved concentration.

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