anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Five hindrances to concentration
A teaching on the five hindrances to concentration according to the Pali canon.
View PostWorking through cause and effect
Defining physical and mental causes with examples. Tools to work with negative states of mind.
View PostTaking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
View PostLaziness that interferes with practice
How laziness interferes with Dharma practice. What it means to be kind to ourselves and…
View PostFortitude of practicing the Dharma
Going through physical and mental hardships during our Dharma practice by cultivating patience.
View PostFortitude of enduring suffering
Continuing with the explanation of the practice of non-retaliation, and the second type of fortitude…
View PostMeaning and benefits of fortitude
The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…
View PostDisappointment and delight—the eight worldly c...
Confronting the eight worldly concerns will transform our attachments and emotional afflictions into happiness and…
View PostThe determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
View PostRetreat discussion
A question-and-answer session covering topics including the mindstream, the buzz of being angry, the Medicine…
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