Oct 25, 2014

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the body and feelings

Different ways of meditation on the four establishments of mindfulness, focusing first on the body…

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Mindfulness

Meditation, misconceptions, and the four seals

Manners of meditation, the four seals of Buddhism, and the benefits of understanding the body,…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

An introduction to the teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness. How wisdom, mindfulness, and…

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Dark clouds with a little blue sky showing through
On Self-Worth

Being present

A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…

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Prison cell doors.
By Incarcerated People

The de facto clause

Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Steadfastness and self-confidence

How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

A joyous long-term vision

The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Awakening joy

How to generate armor-like joyous effort, avoid despondency, and counteract laziness, discouragement and weariness.

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Counteracting laziness

The different types of laziness and how to counteract them, and the importance of remembering…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Joyous effort, ignorance, and laziness

This retreat on joyous effort begins with teachings on cultivating fortitude and counteracting laziness to…

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