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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Seven-point Mind Training

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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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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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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Power of prayer and familiarity

The aspirations and meditations that are beneficial at the time of death, and the signs…

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Five powers at death

The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…

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Five powers in daily life

How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…

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Training in the five powers

How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the…

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Transforming adversity into the path

Practical ways to practice mind training, looking at problems as opportunities to practice.

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Preliminary Practices

Preliminary practice (ngöndro) overview

An introduction to the practices that help clear and purify our minds so that we…

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