Oct 25, 2014
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Mindfulness of the body and feelings
Different ways of meditation on the four establishments of mindfulness, focusing first on the body…
View PostMeditation, misconceptions, and the four seals
Manners of meditation, the four seals of Buddhism, and the benefits of understanding the body,…
View PostMindfulness and introspective awareness
An introduction to the teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness. How wisdom, mindfulness, and…
View PostGuided meditation on the value of a precious human r...
How to contemplate the value and rarity of a precious human rebirth to make life…
View PostBeing present
A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…
View PostThe de facto clause
Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…
View PostSteadfastness and self-confidence
How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…
View PostA joyous long-term vision
The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…
View PostAwakening joy
How to generate armor-like joyous effort, avoid despondency, and counteract laziness, discouragement and weariness.
View PostCounteracting laziness
The different types of laziness and how to counteract them, and the importance of remembering…
View PostJoyous effort, ignorance, and laziness
This retreat on joyous effort begins with teachings on cultivating fortitude and counteracting laziness to…
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