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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Venerable Thubten Jigme Cultivating self-acceptance
A reflection on making the Dharma one's personal journey by internalizing the teachings.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron How a monastic interacts with others
How to condition one's mind as one progress on the monastic life.
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Bhikshuni Thubten Jampa The earth is our only home
Venerable Thubten Jampa shares on using the planet's resources wisely, with mindfulness of our interdependence.
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Incarcerated people The choices we make
Taking responsibility for and facing our past behaviors is the first step toward change.
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Desire and happiness
The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the…
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Transitioning out of retreat
Instructions on how to gently transition back into non-retreat life after the end of a…
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Working with pain
Tips for dealing with pain during meditation; how to bring it into the practice.
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Compassion for ourselves and others
Reflecting on a point Jeffrey Hopkins made during his keynote speech at a symposium on…
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Good and bad retreat days
What defines a "good" and "bad" day during meditation retreat and how to realistically assess…
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Working with emotions in meditation
How to work with negative emotions like sadness by applying the four establishments of mindfulness.
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Bodhicitta, dukkha, and mindfulness
Bodhicitta and three types of dukkha in relationship to meditating on the four establishments of…
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