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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Thubten Jampel Cultivating contentment
How to practice contentment. Letting go of craving and seeing that what we have is…
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Review: Precepts of mind training
How we can apply the mind training slogans during our daily activities and interactions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Six types of inverted deeds
The six types of inverted deeds to avoid in practice, and the benefits of practicing…
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Virtuous activities and thoughts
How we should not cease doing virtuous activities of body, speech and mind and why…
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Merely imputed New Year’s Eve
On the eve of the new year, a reflection on how "New Year's Day" is…
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The precepts of mind training
How we tend to view others as objects or commodities for our own happiness rather…
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The maxims of mind training
How the maxims can be used to transform mental states that contradict the mind training…
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Maintaining a steady practice
Practicing mind training in situations where it is difficult but important, and how to maintain…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review: The five powers at death
Review of practicing the five powers at the time of death and the benefits of…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review: The five powers during life
Review of how to train in the five powers during daily life, decreasing afflictions and…
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The commitments of mind training
What it means to be impartial about the objects of mind training and to stand…
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The measure of a trained mind
Honestly looking at our minds to see how it reacts to hardships and the difference…
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