mindfulness
Teachings on mindfulness, a mental factor that enables the mind to stay on its chosen object. These include teachings on mindfulness in developing concentration and keeping ethical conduct.
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Ten points monastics should reflect on
Explaining ten points that the Buddha recommended for all monastics to reflect on; also, how…
View PostIntent and purpose of monastic life
Continuing the section on The Intent and Purpose of Monastic Life, from Chapter 5.
View PostIntent and purpose of monastic life
Explaining difference between the existence of the Dharma and the flourishing of the Dharma, as…
View PostThe four foundations of mindfulness
How to practice mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind and phenomena.
View PostOpen heart, clear mind
How the mind affects our experience and how to create the causes for happiness.
View PostTen powers and eighteen unshared qualities
Concluding the ten powers of buddhas (9 - 10), and covering the first twelve of…
View PostOverview of the Buddhist path
The Buddhist path and the types of spiritual happiness we can attain along the way.
View PostFour keys to wellbeing
Continuation of teachings on the stages of grief and the four keys to wellbeing.
View PostThe Buddha’s five recollections
Responding to loss and working with the Buddha's five contemplations.
View PostAddressing negative emotions
Using difficulties as a reminder of cyclic existence and learning to transform negative emotions.
View PostWhat is meditation?
Teaching on how meditation in a Tibetan Buddhist perspective gives tools, methods, ways, and paths…
View PostReflections on my good fortune
That I have been able to communicate with you for this long is very special.…
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