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 Chodron Taking down offerings
The third of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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Incarcerated people Turning my life around
A person in prison shares his experience of living the five precepts.
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Water bowl offering
The second of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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How to set up an altar
The first of three talks about how to set up an altar at home explains…
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Tracy Simmons - Jan 10, 2013
Tracy Simmons A realistic and beneficial viewpoint
The story behind "Don't Believe Everything You Think" and how to incorporate the 37 practices…
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What mental factors protect trust?
Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…
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The hindrances: Doubt
What mindfulness means in developing serenity, and an explanation of the fifth hindrance that prevents…
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The hindrances: Dullness and restlessness
A guided meditation session followed by the continued teaching on the five hindrances to concentration.…
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Motivation and community
How to cultivate a motivation of compassion and kindness for others while living in community.
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Monastic mind motivation prayer
Verses recited daily at Sravasti Abbey by both monastics and guests in order to cultivate…
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Mary Grace Lentz
- Jul 31, 2012
Practicing with what’s in front of you
When we are faced with caring for loved ones who are ill and suffering, practicing…
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