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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Mahayana establishments of mindfulness
The Mahayana manner of meditating on the four establishments of mindfulness, considering each in terms…
View PostBuddha nature
The distinction between the awakened buddha nature and the natural buddha nature and the conditions…
View PostMeditation on bones
Meditating on bones to deepen our understanding of impermanence and our renunciation of cyclic existence.
View PostMeditating on mindfulness of feelings
How to distinguish raw physical sensation and unpleasant feelings and noting how the mind relates…
View PostMindfulness and lamrim meditation
How the four establishments of mindfulness practice fits with the Stages of the Path to…
View PostHow to practice in retreat
General instructions on what to do during and between meditation sessions.
View PostThree types of dukkha
The three types of dukkha and its causes, how to generate renunciation, and methods for…
View PostMotivation for practicing Dharma
Fitting the four establishments of mindfulness practices into the framework of the lamrim as well…
View PostSetting up a meditation session
Opening the retreat with instruction on how to set up a session and how to…
View PostTaking down offerings
The third of three talks about how to set up an altar at home covers…
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