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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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

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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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Monastic ordination

Looking at ordination and the higher training in ethics as a path to liberation from…

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Cover of the book Preparing for Ordination.
Preparing for Ordination

Foreword

An introduction from His Holiness The Dalai Lama about ordination and the connection to the…

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A nun stands by a lake with open meadow and trees.
Mind and Mental Factors

Conscientiousness

Importance of cherishing the positive actions and how that strengthens mindfulness.

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Stained glass in an Anglican church.
Interfaith Dialogue

Love unbounded

Delight in contemplating life within a religious community.

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