Mindfulness

The Buddhist approach to cultivating mindfulness for the purpose of attaining liberation and full awakening.

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the body

The specific characteristics of the body, the benefits of meditating on the body, and how…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

The two manners of meditation

How we grasp at the four observed objects: body, feelings, mind and phenomena. The common…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Four observed objects

What are the objects of observation of the establishments of mindfulness? The body, feelings, mind,…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Six types of breathing meditation

Want to know more about breathing meditation? What are the different types of breathing meditation?

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Preparatory practices for establishing mindfulness

The importance of mindfulness in maintaining ethical conduct, and in developing concentration and wisdom.

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Colorful statue of Maitreya against blue sky in Ladakh.
A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Gyalwa Chokyi Gyaltsen describes the necessary factors to analyze the mind and describes the meditation…

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Retreatants saying prayers in the Abbey meditation hall.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

A Song of the Four Mindfulnesses

These verses serve as a reminder to let go of critical thoughts, cultivate compassion, and…

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The right kind of mindfulness

While being mindful of daily activity is a worthwhile practice, the mindfulness that leads to…

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Mindfulness and compassion

An introduction to mindfulness and how practicing it can benefit our environment and others around…

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