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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Venerable Thubten Chodron The right kind of mindfulness
While being mindful of daily activity is a worthwhile practice, the mindfulness that leads to…
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Mindfulness and compassion
An introduction to mindfulness and how practicing it can benefit our environment and others around…
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Incarcerated people 
Western monastic life
Monastics from different traditions practicing in the West discuss aspects of training, precepts, community life,…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi Whatever happened to the monastic Sangha?
Examining the role of monastics in Western culture, especially as torch-bearers of the Dharma.
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Joys of taking the bodhisattva vows
An incarcerated person shares the impact of taking the bodhisattva vows on his Dharma practice.
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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Living on automatic versus living from our heart
Taking the time to reflect on what it means to be happy. How, influenced by…
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Scars and catharsis
An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.
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Inquiry and faith
We don’t get enlightened simply by having faith but through transforming our mind.
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Once you start, never stop
Bowing to anyone who creates merit and practices good conduct; a look at what hell…
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Stilling the critical mind
A guided meditation on the breath to cultivate a sense of contentment with the present…
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