Educational resources for self-learners
Waking Up: Guided Meditation & Philosophy
A guided meditation and philosophy app by Sam Harris, offering daily meditations, lessons, and conversations on the nature of mind, consciousness, and ethical living. It's designed for secular practitioners and those interested in a deeper understanding of mindfulness and self-awareness.
The Practice of Joy | A Short Film Narrated by Thich Nhat Hanh
This short film features the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh on cultivating joy and handling pain through mindfulness. It's a practical guide for daily life.
Dassanāya Heart Sutra Class: How to Meet Suffering
A full-length lecture from the Dassanāya Heart Sutra Class Series, focusing on meeting suffering, practice as a path, and concepts of nirvana/nibbana. Offers deep Dharma talks with English subtitles.
Advanced Vipassana Meditation Technique
A refined Vipassana practice emphasizing "clear seeing" through equanimous observation of bodily sensations and mental processes. This session mimics Vipassana retreat-style practice and encourages profound insight into reality’s nature, suited for those wanting to deepen traditional insight meditation.
Diamond Way Buddhist Center Wrocław
Experience Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy in English in the heart of Wrocław. Offering weekly English-guided meditations and monthly explanations, this center provides a welcoming environment for all, free of charge. Deepen your understanding of Karma Kagyu lineage and integrate insights into your personal practice.
Savor Quest: Boost Your Well-being with Happify
Engage with "Savor Quest" on Happify, an interactive hidden object game designed to enhance your attention to detail and increase feelings of happiness. This game uses principles from positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to train mindfulness and attentiveness, crucial for mental health and self-care. It's a perfect way to integrate a quick, engaging self-care practice into your daily routine, aligning with your interests in psychology, philosophy, and mindfulness. You can find "Savor Quest" within Happify's Instant Play hub.
Master the Noble Eightfold Path: A Core Buddhist Teaching
Dive into the fundamental Buddhist practice of the Noble Eightfold Path. This video clearly explains its eight interconnected trainings—Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration—and offers practical guidance for integrating these principles into your daily life. It's perfect for deepening your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and applying its wisdom to your mindset and personal growth.
De-Mystifying Mindfulness
Explore mindfulness rooted in Buddhism, including teachings on meditation and compassion. This course offers a certificate for a fee after a free audit.
BS 101 | Intro to Buddhism: History, Philosophy, and Practice
This online course provides an in-depth introduction to the diverse ideals, practices, and traditions of Buddhism from their origins in South Asia to their various expressions across time and place in modernity. It explores key ideas about impermanence, desire, and the nature of the self, and how these ideas were reimagined as Buddhism spread to new cultural contexts. Taught by Dr. Kate Hartmann, it covers topics like the Buddha's life, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Mahāyāna Buddhism, Chan/Zen, Tantra, and Buddhism in the modern world.
A Cloud Never Dies: Biographical Documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
A biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, narrated by actor Peter Coyote, weaving together original film and photographic archives. It tells the story of a humble young Vietnamese monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. His courageous path of engaged action reveals how insight, community, and a deep aspiration to serve the world can offer hope, peace, and a way forward for millions.
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