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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Self-centeredness
Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness, and how to use mindfulness and introspective awareness to reduce…
View PostContinuation of the discussion of karma
A tragic event near the Abbey introduces understanding how what happens in daily life affects…
View PostThe reality of adversity
Learn to smile and let go instead of flipping out, even in the most difficult…
View PostWalking meditation and its benefits
Looking for different ways to meditate? Walking meditation has many benefits for the body and…
View PostSitting with difficulty
An incarcerated person describes the benefit of sitting with discomfort and sharing the suffering of…
View PostIntroduction to Buddhist practice and community living
Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…
View PostWhere is attachment?
Seeing the source of attachment or anger in order for us to eliminate them.
View PostOur real enemy
Seeing how our own afflictions are our real enemy and how we should be relentless…
View PostAnger and other disturbing attitudes
A look at the definition and characteristics of afflictions such as anger, pride, and jealousy,…
View PostTaking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
View PostEight verses of thought transformation: Verses 1-3
Seeing others as karmic bubbles in order to loosen our rigid conception of them.
View PostHow rebirth works
The benefit of contemplating the possibility of rebirth in the lower realms and how our…
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