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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Verse 91: Guarding our body, speech, and mind
How mindfulness of the actions of our three doors is crucial in creating happiness for…
View PostThe privilege of making offerings
How to think while making offerings and the meaning of making the eight offerings to…
View PostAll I daydream about is here right now
A reflection on becoming more present, thankful, and mindful in the things we're doing and…
View PostVerse 74: Every moment matters
How we have autonomy in every moment to work against our habitual patterns and live…
View PostVerse 72: The sweetest conversation
How to be mindful of our speech, our motivations when interacting with others, and cultivating…
View PostVerse 71: Living an exemplary life
Developing authentic care and concern for others. The progression from faking it to being it…
View PostVerse 67: The wise and skilled teacher
The importance of finding our own internal wisdom, integrating the Dharma into our lives so…
View PostAdvice for Dharma practice
A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…
View PostClinging to our identity
The definition of mindfulness of phenomena and how we cling to and grasp at our…
View PostMindfulness of the body and feelings
Different ways of meditation on the four establishments of mindfulness, focusing first on the body…
View PostMeditation, misconceptions, and the four seals
Manners of meditation, the four seals of Buddhism, and the benefits of understanding the body,…
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