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 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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Breathing meditation
An explanation of how to do stabilizing meditation focused on the breath.
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Reverend Master Meiko - Aug 26, 2005
Reverend Master Meiko Monastic life and mind
Being drawn to Shakyamuni Buddha's teaching, path to truth.
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Attributes of a monastic life
Spending time on Dharma versus entertainment. Community life as one's mirror.
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Essentials of monastic life
The heart of ordination is to guide our mind away from negative actions and to…
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Importance of precepts
Keeping precepts protects us from negative actions and spurs us to develop wisdom rather than…
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Precepts and their background
Benefits of taking precepts, seeing the teacher as the Buddha, and etiquette between lay practitioners,…
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Incarcerated people A quilt of compassion
Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…
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Wholesome or unwholesome seeds
Making a conscious decision to plant wholesome seeds in the mind.
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New perspective
An incarcerated person strives for equanimity even in difficult circumstances.
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