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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Introspective awareness
The meaning of mindfulness and the specific role of introspective awareness in the practice of…
View PostMindfulness
Introductory teaching on the practice of the four establishments of mindfulness.
View PostUsing the Dharma to manage an unpredictable illness
A students uses her Dharma practice to face adversity, and then uses that same adversity…
View PostCounterforces to the afflictions
Teaching from Chapter 4, describing various counterforces to the afflictions, such as anger, attachment, jealousy,…
View PostClarity, confidence and courage
Antidotes to the afflictions of confusion, self-doubt, and fear that hold us back in our…
View PostBuddhist mindfulness and secular mindfulness
The contemporary trend of mindfulness differs from the 2,500-year-old practice that was taught by the…
View PostMeditation 101: Equanimity meditation
Two guided meditations. A meditation on getting in touch with our positive qualities and another…
View PostActing appropriately
Covering Verses 71 - 75 of Chapter 5, discussing practical advice about how to do…
View PostThe filth of the body
Covers Verses 5.60-5.70, discussing how to cultivate a sense of the body's lack of cleanliness,…
View PostResolute and stable
Covering Verses 5.54-5.60 on how to be resolute in the Dharma practice, cultivate mental stability,…
View PostHow to act when afflictions arise
Covers Verses 46-54 of Chapter 5 discussing skilful ways to act when afflictions arise
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