Lesson 1: Four Foundations of Mindfulness
An exploration of the foundational practices of mindfulness and the four key areas of awareness.
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Lesson 2: Mindfulness of Breathing
Learn mindfulness of breathing and how to integrate this practice into your daily life.
Open Lesson 2Lesson 3: The Four Postures
A guide to meditation postures and how to practice mindfully in all positions.
Open Lesson 3Lesson 4: Mindfulness in Daily Life
Discover how to bring mindfulness into everyday activities and interactions (includes "The Monkey" material).
Open Lesson 4Lesson 5: Five Ways of Putting an End to Anger
Five practical strategies for managing anger and cultivating inner peace.
Open Lesson 5Lesson 6: Reflection on the 32 Parts of the Body
Deepen mindfulness of the body through reflection on its parts and cultivate detachment.
Open Lesson 6Lesson 7: The Four Elements of the Body
Explore how the body is composed of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air through the "Butcher's Table" method.
Open Lesson 7Lesson 8: The 9 corpses in decay
Contemplate the impermanence of the body through the nine stages of decay.
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