Review of the second half of Chapter 5 covering Shantideva’s explanation of how to train in the ethics of gathering virtue and the ethics of benefiting others.
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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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.
Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness”
Review of the first half of Chapter 5 “Guarding Alertness,” (introspective awareness) from Shantideva’s “Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds.”
Making effort, joyfully
Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, “Enthusiasm”. How to use conscientiousness and introspection as tools to increase and support joyous effort.
My three jewels
A student reflects on taking the eight Mahayana one-day precepts.
Using the Dharma to manage an unpredictable illness
A students uses her Dharma practice to face adversity, and then uses that same adversity to strengthen her Dharma practice.
Counterforces to the afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 4, describing various counterforces to the afflictions, such as anger, attachment, jealousy, and anxiety.
I love problems
Making up a list of things to fix (in other people). Is this where joy comes from?
Clarity, confidence and courage
Antidotes to the afflictions of confusion, self-doubt, and fear that hold us back in our practice.
Buddhist mindfulness and secular mindfulness
The contemporary trend of mindfulness differs from the 2,500-year-old practice that was taught by the Buddha. Venerable Chodron explains the difference.
Meditation 101: Equanimity meditation
Two guided meditations. A meditation on getting in touch with our positive qualities and another to develop equanimity towards others.
