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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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind

How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…

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Making Offerings

The privilege of making offerings

How to think while making offerings and the meaning of making the eight offerings to…

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

It works!!

Ken rejoices in the results of applying the Dharma in his life.

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On Mindfulness

All I daydream about is here right now

A reflection on becoming more present, thankful, and mindful in the things we're doing and…

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Verse 74: Every moment matters

How we have autonomy in every moment to work against our habitual patterns and live…

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Verse 72: The sweetest conversation

How to be mindful of our speech, our motivations when interacting with others, and cultivating…

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Verse 71: Living an exemplary life

Developing authentic care and concern for others. The progression from faking it to being it…

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Verse 67: The wise and skilled teacher

The importance of finding our own internal wisdom, integrating the Dharma into our lives so…

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Mindfulness

Advice for Dharma practice

A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…

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Mindfulness

Clinging to our identity

The definition of mindfulness of phenomena and how we cling to and grasp at our…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the body and feelings

Different ways of meditation on the four establishments of mindfulness, focusing first on the body…

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Mindfulness

Meditation, misconceptions, and the four seals

Manners of meditation, the four seals of Buddhism, and the benefits of understanding the body,…

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