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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Incarcerated people Changing our mind
A person in prison learns about placing others above self and describes the choice we…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Developing a kind heart
The importance of developing loving kindness, an open-hearted care for others.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers for purification
The importance of purifying negative karma and how to use the four opponent powers in…
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Six harmonies in a sangha community
Practical guidelines for setting up and living in a Dharma community or monastery, and the…
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David Lynch - Apr 2, 2008
David Lynch A letter from a friend
Sravasti Abbey's website reaches out to millions. David shares his experience about experiencing the Dharma…
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Creating peace in one’s daily life
Frequent spiritual practice renewal ensures a positive mind.
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Applying the teachings
Discussion: working with the mind, skillful ways of using refuge. Reflection on why we are…
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The determination to be free
Understanding the meaning of renunciation, what we are wishing to be free from, the effects…
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Buddha nature and precious human life
Seeing our potential and the conducive circumstances we have to actualize it.
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Opening up to love
Being stuck in a selfish lifestyle centered on "me" keeps us from realizing the interdependence…
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The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
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Mindfully transforming our minds
An excerpt from the book "Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path."
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