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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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Buddha statue on a pedestal outdoors with a small ceramic white dove in front of him.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

Developing a Dharma mind

The importance of practicing ourselves before we can help others, guarding against hypocrisy and constantly…

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Golden statue of Maitreya bodhisattva.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…

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Venerable Chodron and retreatants group photo in 2005.
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005

Answering questions from retreatants

Guided questioning on selflessness. Explaining concept of taking refuge with the three jewels. On death,…

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The word 'habits' spray painted on a red brick wall.
On Meditation

Purification

Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.

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Contentment and Happiness

How to achieve success, happiness and love

Re-defining success, happiness and love on our own terms, and understanding how the Buddhist perspective…

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Abbey guest meditating outside.
Meditation

Dealing with distractions

Techniques for dealing with the mind and body that can't sit still in meditation.

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The words past, present, and future in yellow neon.
On Mindfulness

Transforming the three times

How to use the present wisely to create causes for a happy future instead of…

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The face of an angry man.
On Overcoming Anger

Creating problems

Reflections by a person in prison about his recent treatment of others, contrasting it with…

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A single orange.
On Mindfulness

An orange of mindfulness

Eating an orange becomes a meditative experience.

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Venerable Damcho, sitting outside, working on a laptop and smiling.
Mind and Mental Factors

Three beneficial mental factors

Good ethical discipline is the basis of (1) respect for ourselves and (2) consideration for…

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A green and gold-colored beetle.
On Mindfulness

Beauty and the bugs

Finding beauty, love and happiness in the smallest of living beings.

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Metal door of a prison.
By Incarcerated People

Surviving in the system

How to bring personal responsibility to a difficult situation.

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