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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Unpacking our afflictions
How to identify the afflictions within our own minds, along with explaining their causes, their…
View PostThe psychology of true self-compassion
The effects of compassion on the brain, how mindful and soothing breathing affects our body,…
View PostBuddhist perspectives on death
What the Buddha taught about death and the benefits of meditating on it.
View PostI am a Buddhist
D. S. reflects on how his studies in Buddhism have influenced his life as an…
View PostMindfulness of mind and phenomena
A discussion about understanding the mind and phenoma with connections to the third and fourth…
View PostMindfulness of body and feelings
A discussion about understanding the body and the three types of feelings.
View PostIntroduction to the Four Establishments of Mindfulness
The importance of learning the Four Establishments, an overview of them, and a meditation on…
View PostReflections after doing retreat on the four establis...
Poems inspired by teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness.
View PostMindfulness of the mind and phenomena
An explanation of mindfulness of the mind and phenomena. Also the reason for meditating on…
View PostMindfulness of feelings
The meaning and purpose of being mindful of the three types of feelings.
View PostMindfulness of the body
An explanation of mindfulness of the body and the meditations on the body.
View PostThe four objects of mindfulness
Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness including the four objects and the common manner…
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