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 Learning to find inner peace
A person in prison shares his thoughts on keeping up hope in a difficult environment.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Heart-warming love
It is possible to see all beings, whether they are friends, enemies, or strangers, as…
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Three thoughts to generate on waking up
Generating the bodhicitta motivation to lead our mind in a virtuous direction
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Taming the monkey mind
Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.
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Good friendships
How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.
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Karma: cause and effect
An excerpt from the book "Buddhism for Beginners" explaining how karma leaves imprints upon our…
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Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas
How to do purification practice and how to visualize the 35 Buddhas.
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Finding our way
A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…
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Venerable Tenzin Namdrol Blossoming in Plum Village
A nun discusses entering the 5-year monastic training with the core community at Thich Nhat…
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How to benefit from Dharma talks
Pithy advice on how to bring forward what we learn from listening to Dharma teachings.
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A letter to a friend considering ordination
Questions to consider before making the commitment to be ordained.
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