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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On Working with Afflictions

A call for unity

A student reflects on the polarization of our political system.

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Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

Transforming the mind

An overview of the Buddhist worldview and general approaches to working with the mind.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of Chapter 3

Reviewing Chapter 3 discussing five aggregates and virtuous mental factors with examples.

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Man leaning over balcony railing, in contemplation.
On Working with Afflictions

Stinkin’ thinkin’

In this time of uncertainty, there is nothing more important than working on our own…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

How to prepare for death

Teaching on how to prepare ourselves for death, on the five powers, and answering questions…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Making requests, receiving blessings, and gaining re...

Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice", covering making requests,…

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Interrelationship of the lamrim topics

Teaching from Chapter 6 of the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice", covering the interrelationship…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps

To cultivate a correct motivation for practice we need the framework of the Buddhist world…

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Mindfulness

Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness

The purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness, how they correlate with the four…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Willingness to undergo hardship

Finishing Chapter 11, by covering the sections “Willingness to Undergo Hardship,” “Keeping a Happy Mind,”…

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