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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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Zen alarm clock.
The Importance of Motivation

Three thoughts to generate on waking up

Generating the bodhicitta motivation to lead our mind in a virtuous direction

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Monkey swinging from branch to branch.
Mindfulness

Taming the monkey mind

Honest recognition of our thoughts increase the courage to practice the Dharma.

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2 young girls holding hands together, walking in a field.
For Young People

Good friendships

How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Books

Karma: cause and effect

An excerpt from the book "Buddhism for Beginners" explaining how karma leaves imprints upon our…

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A peanut figure holding a notice: E=MC2 and words: Nuts about work TEACHER.
For Young People

E=MC²

Applying Buddhist practices for studying and preparing for examinations.

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Thangka image of 35 Buddhas
Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas

Prostrations to the 35 Buddhas

How to do purification practice and how to visualize the 35 Buddhas.

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Finding our way

A reflection on the Dharma, working with afflictions, self-esteem, ordination, and living within the precepts.…

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Portrait of Bhikshuni Tenzin Namdrol.
Blossoms of the Dharma

Blossoming in Plum Village

A nun discusses entering the 5-year monastic training with the core community at Thich Nhat…

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Upekkha the cat sits on the teacher's table with his nose on the gooseneck microphone.
Dharma in Daily Life

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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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

A letter to a friend considering ordination

Questions to consider before making the commitment to be ordained.

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

For the good of all beings

The sangha is crucial because it ensures the durability of the Dharma experience by understanding…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Being a monastic in the West

Practicing mindfulness leads us to the happiness that is the absence of ill-being.

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