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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Shantideva on the Establishments of Mindfulness

Analyzing the body

Analyzing the body helps to see how it does not exist inherently but does exist…

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Shantideva on the Establishments of Mindfulness

Emptiness of the body

The subtle understanding of the four establishments of mindfulness as taught by Shantideva, beginning with…

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The Eight Dangers

Cultivating respect for karma

Not having a correct understanding of cause and effect leads to ignorance that our actions…

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The Eight Dangers

The elephant of ignorance

Intoxication with sense pleasures causes us to be unaware of the results of our actions.

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Facing decisions with courage

Advice from Geshe Sonam Rinchen on how to practice the four establishments of mindfulness.

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

A Mahayana practice

How arrogance in regard to Mahayana practice should be avoided. One should respect the practices…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Overcoming the distortions of the mind

How mindfulness of the four objects correlates with the realization of the four noble truths;…

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