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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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Mindfulness and fear

Covering Verses 1-5 of Chapter 5 'Guarding Introspection' and discussing how to work with fear…

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Silhouette of man standing behind prison bars.
Prison Poetry

Developing bodhicitta

A man serving a life sentence transforms feelings of dread into compassion for all beings.

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Cheri standing in front of the altar, offering yellow roses.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Transforming adversity

When our lives are changed because of illness, we still practice the Dharma.

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Silhouette of people in front of American flag.
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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