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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Making effort, joyfully
Commentary to verses 68-76 of Chapter 7, "Enthusiasm". How to use conscientiousness and introspection as…
View PostBeing easy to speak to
Being humble means respecting and appreciating different ways of thinking.
View PostObjects for hindrances to cultivating serenity
The hindrances of dullness and excitement and the antidotes we can apply when these arise.
View PostPosture and objects for cultivating serenity
The eight-point Vairocana meditation position and what object to take as your mental object to…
View PostCultivating special insight and serenity
The prerequisites to cultivate special insight and the preliminary practices condensed in the seven-limb prayer.
View PostSkillfully connecting with others
Being mindful of our speech and movements is essential to benefiting others.
View PostDeveloping inner peace through generosity and ethica...
How Buddhist teachings can help us align with four keys to mental health: resilience, positive…
View PostDeveloping inner peace through transforming perspect...
How to cultivate a positive perspective and a brief practice based on building resilience.
View PostDeveloping inner peace through mindfulness
Peace starts with ourselves. With peace in our own mind, we can emanate peace to…
View PostFollowing in the Buddha’s Footsteps
An overview of "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps", Volume 4 of The Library of Wisdom…
View PostUsing the Dharma to manage an unpredictable illness
A students uses her Dharma practice to face adversity, and then uses that same adversity…
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