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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Review of Chapter Five: “Guarding Alertness...
Review of the second half of Chapter 5 covering Shantideva's explanation of how to train…
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Review of the first half of Chapter 5 "Guarding Alertness," (introspective awareness) from Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostMaking effort, joyfully
Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, "Enthusiasm". How to use conscientiousness and introspection as…
View PostBeing easy to speak to
Being humble means respecting and appreciating different ways of thinking.
View PostSkillfully connecting with others
Being mindful of our speech and movements is essential to benefiting others.
View PostDeveloping inner peace through transforming perspect...
How to cultivate a positive perspective and a brief practice based on building resilience.
View PostDeveloping inner peace through mindfulness
Peace starts with ourselves. With peace in our own mind, we can emanate peace to…
View PostFollowing in the Buddha’s Footsteps
An overview of "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom…
View PostUsing the Dharma to manage an unpredictable illness
A students uses her Dharma practice to face adversity, and then uses that same adversity…
View PostCounterforces to the afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 4, describing various counterforces to the afflictions, such as anger, attachment, jealousy,…
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