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 51: Destroying the garden of happiness
Mindfulness and introspective awareness are crucial tools in removing weeds that destroy the garden of…
View PostQualities of the monastic mind
The qualities of the monastic mind and qualifications required to become a monastic.
View PostOh Tara, protect us
Tara the liberator shows us how to free ourselves from the eight dangers: ignorance, anger,…
View PostRefuge: Meaning and commitments
An eminent Tibetan teacher explains the meaning of true refuge and the responsibilities that it…
View PostVerse 36: The slave owned by everyone in the world
The mind that lacks self-confidence swings between people-pleasing behavior and arrogance.
View PostVerse 35: The biggest loser
By not following the law of karma we will only lose out by creating suffering…
View PostVerse 29: Vulgar and insensitive actions
Lack of consideration for others mars their impression of us and harms our relationships.
View PostVerse 27: Guarding our spiritual precepts
The right mindset to cultivate when we voluntarily take and keep precepts in order to…
View PostVerse 26: Small negativities, strong poisons
Small transgressions in ethical conduct can reap large results, so be careful of even the…
View PostMoving toward compassion
The obstacles that we experience when cultivating compassion and how to overcome them.
View PostDeveloping calm abiding
How keeping precepts helps one's meditation practice and helps in living a happier life.
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