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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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Compassion in action

How to be compassionate in a world where there are many problems and how to…

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 23-2: Mahayana walking meditation

Walking meditation in Mahayana, Pali and Prasangika way. Not to let a moment go by…

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A statue of Maitreya Buddha with hands raised and laughing in the sun.
Seven-point Mind Training

Meditation on our precious human life

The benefits of meditating on the eight freedoms we have been given with our precious…

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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Meditation practice

An explanation of the various kinds of Buddhist meditation, how to set up a daily…

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A wall with the words: Sanctuary of Contentment
Exploring Monastic Life 2008

Contentment

Dissatisfaction is painful so we train our mind to be happy with what we have,…

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A sign with the word : the mindfulness bell written.
Exploring Monastic Life 2008

Mindfulness and checking awareness

Going through the day feeling confident we have good ethical conduct and bearing no guilt…

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Two novices studying, one novice writing on the paper of the other novice.
Exploring Monastic Life 2008

The benefits of precepts

What is important in our lives? Happiness is getting our lives together to pacify our…

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The 2008 Exploring Monastic Life participants pose in front of the beautiful Medicine Buddha thangka in the Abbey living room.
Exploring Monastic Life 2008

Introducing Exploring Monastic Life 2008

Opening the 2008 Exploring Monastic Life program with an introduction and advice on how to…

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Cultivating altruism and bodhicitta

How to develop an altruistic attitude that brings benefit to ourselves and others by recognizing…

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Sister Leslie, smiling.
Interfaith Dialogue
  • Placeholder Image Sister Leslie Lund, OCDH, Carmelite Sisters of Mary

Christ the divine physician sadhana

A Carmelite hermit nun shares her perspective on incorporating a Buddhist practice.

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