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ISSN 2753-4812

ISSN 2753-4812

Mindfulness Series

Texts about mindfulness (smṛti; dran pa):

Advice

Advice for Hor Özer

by Dodrupchen Jigme Tenpe Nyima

Answers to a series of questions on the distinction between ordinary mind (sem) and pure awareness (rigpa), the dissolution of dualistic perception, mindfulness in Dzogchen, the phases of dissolution at death, and how to practise Dzogchen meditation.

Dzogchen Meditation Dying & the Bardos Replies 8 Dec 2017

The Importance of Mindfulness and Vigilance

by Mipham Rinpoche

A short text in verse, composed in 1893, which highlights the shortcomings of wild discursive thought and the consequent need for mindfulness (smṛti; dran pa) and vigilance (saṃprajanya; shes bzhin).

Meditation Advice 14 Apr 2022

Mindfulness: The Mirror of the Mind

by Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje

With a characteristic blend of bluntness and humility, Nyoshul Khenpo explains the importance of mindfulness (smṛti; dran pa) and exhorts his followers to rely upon it at all times.

Songs and Poems 29 Apr 2013

Rain of Accomplishments: A Song that Incorporates the Four Mindfulnesses from an Instruction on the View of the Middle Way

by Seventh Dalai Lama

This famous song summarizes four forms of mindfulness, which Mañjuśrī taught to Tsongkhapa: 1) mindfulness of the guru; 2) mindfulness of bodhicitta; 3) mindfulness of the body as a divine body; and 4) mindfulness of the view of emptiness.

Advice Songs and Poems 1 Aug 2018

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