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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The power of regret: Our motivations
Examining our motivations through mindfulness and introspective awareness helps generate regret.
View PostThe nine mental abidings
Showing how one progressively develops deeper and more subtle concentration to meditative stabilization.
View PostThe five faults and eight antidotes
Explanation of Maitreya's teaching on cultivating serenity through overcoming the obstacles.
View PostMindfulness and introspective awareness
A teaching on the three higher trainings from subtle to gross levels. Explaining the two…
View PostAnger in the moment
The afflictions are not the nature of the mind. Anger is just a moment, and…
View PostThe kindness of others
Seeing kindness and repaying with a genuine wish to benefit. Give and let the giving…
View PostMeditation practice: Observing the breath
A look at what the mind is, followed by a discussion regarding how to relate…
View PostDealing with anxiety
Anxiety can be ameliorated through meditation and kindness towards self and others.
View PostA chosen life
What if a person who looks different could impart life-changing wisdom. Open one's heart and…
View PostServing one’s spiritual mentor
How a Dharma student’s motivation was strengthened by offering service to her teacher.
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