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 Laxity and excitement
Examining laxity and excitement , one of the five hindrances to calm abiding meditation.
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Calm abiding review
A review on how to choose the object of meditation and how to cultivate mindfulness…
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Forgetting the object of meditation
Forgetting the object of meditation as an obstacle to calm abiding and mindfulness as its…
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Preparing for calm abiding meditation
Establishing the six conducive conditions for calm abiding meditation and advice on doing retreat.
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 23-30
Overcoming obstacles to the far-reaching attitudes of joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 1-5
Introduction to the 46 auxiliary bodhisattva vows and an in-depth look at the first five…
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Recognizing our afflictions
Continuing the explanation of the secondary afflictions and the importance of recognizing them in daily…
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Practice virtue, avoid non-virtue
Developing a long-term perspective helps us gain clarity about the results of our actions.
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The Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health
Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…
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