Mahabodhi
Articles in Shabda
ideology mindfulness psychology: buddhism
Shabda Articles 2011
Complete Path to Nirvana
The Mindful Path to Nirvana
This article explains how a Buddhist teaching called the Five Margas or Paths works as a path to Nirvana. The article in particular shows how mindfulness operates at different stages of progress along the path. Published in November 2011 issue of Triratna Buddhist Order journal, Shabda.
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Views
Views and Emotions
This short article explains why it is important to distinguish between the views we have on the one hand and the way we are often emotionally attached to them on the other. It goes into why an ad hominem argument is not really an argument because it only points to the mental state of the person rather than the view they are proposing. Published in November 2011 issue of Triratna Buddhist Order journal, Shabda.
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Loving Kindness
The Metta Bhavana
This short article explains how we develop positive emotions through changing our perspectives on people. Published in November 2011 issue of Triratna Buddhist Order journal, Shabda.
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Universal Loving Kindness (Metta)
as ‘Constructive Imagination’
This short article explains how we develop positive emotion through the transformation of sanna or apperception. Published in April 2011 issue of Triratna Buddhist Order journal, Shabda.
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Ritual and Devotion
A Schema for Imagination and Ritual based on the Five Buddha Mandala
This short article explains the mechanics of imagination and ritual with emphasis on five pitfalls to avoid: literalism, philistinism, skepticism, superstition and delusion. Published in February 2011 issue of Triratna Buddhist Order journal, Shabda.
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