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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Cultivating loving-kindness
Intro to the four immeasurable thoughts and teaching on loving-kindness.
View PostTransforming the mind
An overview of the Buddhist worldview and general approaches to working with the mind.
View PostReview of Chapter 3
Reviewing Chapter 3 discussing five aggregates and virtuous mental factors with examples.
View PostTaking refuge and the meaning of the Three Jewels
Explanation of the causes for taking refuge and the qualities of the Three Jewels.
View PostStinkin’ thinkin’
In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing more important than working on our own…
View PostHow to prepare for death
Teaching on how to prepare ourselves for death, on the five powers, and answering questions…
View PostMaking requests, receiving blessings, and gaining re...
Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice", covering making requests,…
View PostInterrelationship of the lamrim topics
Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice", covering the interrelationship…
View PostFollowing in the Buddha’s Footsteps
To cultivate a correct motivation for practice we need the framework of the Buddhist world…
View PostIntroduction to the four establishments of mindfulness
The purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness, how they correlate with the four…
View PostWillingness to undergo hardship
Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…
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