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.

Latest Posts

View all posts in Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching archive.

A group of young coworkers sitting around a table, working.
Workplace Wisdom

Bringing harmony to the workplace

How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…

View Post
Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2013

The removal of distracting thoughts

The methods for dealing with the hindrances to concentration and the mental factors to be…

View Post
Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2013

Mental factors and states of consciousness

The two mental factors crucial for concentration. Developing meditative stabilization grounded on renunciation, bodhicitta, and…

View Post
Placeholder Image
Books

Developing a good heart

His Holiness the Dalai Lama reflects on the importance of cultivating a compassionate motivation in…

View Post
Exploring Monastic Life 2013

Cultivating self-acceptance

A reflection on making the Dharma one's personal journey by internalizing the teachings.

View Post
A bright blue sky and dry winter grass in a field at the Abbey.
Harmony with the Environment

The earth is our only home

Venerable Thubten Jampa shares on using the planet's resources wisely, with mindfulness of our interdependence.

View Post
A signage with the name Choice.
On Mindfulness

The choices we make

Taking responsibility for and facing our past behaviors is the first step toward change.

View Post
Concentration

Desire and happiness

The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the…

View Post
Four Establishments of Mindfulness Retreat

Transitioning out of retreat

Instructions on how to gently transition back into non-retreat life after the end of a…

View Post
Four Establishments of Mindfulness Retreat

Working with pain

Tips for dealing with pain during meditation; how to bring it into the practice.

View Post