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 51: Destroying the garden of happiness

Mindfulness and introspective awareness are crucial tools in removing weeds that destroy the garden of…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2014

Qualities of the monastic mind

The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.

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Thangka image of Green Tara.
Green Tara

Oh Tara, protect us

Tara the liberator shows us how to free ourselves from the eight dangers: ignorance, anger,…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Refuge: Meaning and commitments

An eminent Tibetan teacher explains the meaning of true refuge and the responsibilities that it…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 36: The slave owned by everyone in the world

The mind that lacks self-confidence swings between people-pleasing behavior and arrogance.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 35: The biggest loser

By not following the law of karma we will only lose out by creating suffering…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 29: Vulgar and insensitive actions

Lack of consideration for others mars their impression of us and harms our relationships.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 27: Guarding our spiritual precepts

The right mindset to cultivate when we voluntarily take and keep precepts in order to…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 26: Small negativities, strong poisons

Small transgressions in ethical conduct can reap large results, so be careful of even the…

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Cultivating Compassion

Moving toward compassion

The obstacles that we experience when cultivating compassion and how to overcome them.

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How to See Yourself As You Really Are

Developing calm abiding

How keeping precepts helps one's meditation practice and helps in living a happier life.

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