Mind and Mental Factors
A presentation of virtuous and nonvirtuous mental states according to Buddhist psychology.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Non-harmfulness and equanimity
Developing deeper levels of compassion. Balanced state of mind in meditation when there is no…
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Conscientiousness
Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.
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Tenzin Kiyosaki Joyous effort and pliancy
Overcoming laziness in order to practice Dharma. The importance of cultivating mental flexibility to strengthen…
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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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Non-attachment and non-hatred
How to cultivate non-attachment yet not adopt aversion or repression.
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Non-attachment
Cultivating non-attachment in order to relate to the world in a balanced way.
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Integrity and consideration for others
The importance of self-respect and treating others with kindness.
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Concentration and wisdom
Interplay between mental factors and correlation to lamrim for developing meditative stabilization and wisdom.
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Appreciation and mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how it plays an important role in study, meditation and ethical…
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Attention and aspiration
The important characteristics of attention and aspiration mental factors.
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Discrimination, intention and contact
The subtleties of mental factors and their relation to karma.
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