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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Self-acceptance
A student contemplates connecting with his own experience in order to develop compassion for others.
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So, now what?
Can practicing the Dharma help with how we are feeling about the recent election? A…
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Chapter 6: The 37 aids to awakening
The 37 qualities that we strive to develop on the path to buddhahood.
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The 37 harmonies with awakening, part 2
The 37 harmonies continued with explanation of the seven factors of enlightenment and the eightfold…
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Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness of thoughts and feelings to act in accord with our values, apply the…
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Observing your own mind
How to pay attention to our different mental states and whether they are in line…
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The conversation
A student listens to the conversations that go on inside her head, and decides to…
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Chapter 3: Verses 287-293
Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…
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Challenging self view
The various reasonings refuting that the person exists inherently in or separate from the aggregates.
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Refuting inherent existence
Analyzing whether the person is one with the aggregates, and how we have difficulty seeing…
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Emptiness and compassion
Analyzing whether the person is one or different from the aggregates.
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