Mindfulness

34 Articles
Interview with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo discusses the value of mindfulness, how to find a spiritual teacher, and the role of women in Buddhism.
in Interviews
A Day in the Life of a Buddhist
A brief look at the daily life of a Buddhist practitioner.
in What Is ...
The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness in Mahayana
The Mahayana tradition of the four close placements of mindfulness correlates each of the four in terms of one of the four noble truths for countering one of the four discordant ways of paying attention to our five aggregates.
in Comparison of Buddhist Traditions
Overview of Shantideva on Emptiness – Dr. Berzin
An overview of the ninth chapter of “Engaging in Bodhisattva Behavior” concerning the Prasangika Madhyamaka view of voidness.
in Emptiness: Advanced
What Is a Mantra?
Mantras are a tool we can use to keep focused on a positive state of mind.
in Buddhist Tantra
What Is Buddhist Practice?
An introduction to the Buddhist practices that help us deal with our problems.
in What Is ...
Mindfulness: The Mental Factors Involved
Mindfulness practice becomes the most effective when it includes the full array of mental factors explained in the traditional Buddhist presentations of it.
in Concentration
Concentration Terminology
An overview of the terminology concerning different levels and types of concentration.
in Shamatha
Achieving Shamatha
An analysis of how to remain focused – what are the conducive conditions and deterrents of shamatha meditation. 
in Shamatha
The Four Close Placements of Mindfulness in Theravada
Although there are several variations in ways to practice the four close placements of mindfulness, here we examine the Theravada methods as taught by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.
in Comparison of Buddhist Traditions
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