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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Wrath, vengeance, spite, jealousy

Summary of disturbing attitudes that arise from anger and specific antidotes.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Jigta

How the mental factor of ignorance holds on to a solid self and analysis to…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Reflections on mind training

Sharing personal experiences to highlight the importance of watching our mind.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Attachment

How the afflictions such as attachment are concepts created by our mind.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-harmfulness and equanimity

Developing deeper levels of compassion. Balanced state of mind in meditation when there is no…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Conscientiousness

Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Joyous effort and pliancy

Overcoming laziness in order to practice Dharma. The importance of cultivating mental flexibility to strengthen…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Non-hatred and non-bewilderment

How to be open-minded to develop patience and love. The importance of thinking about and…

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