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Mindfulness is the ability to keep a chosen object or the present moment in mind without forgetting it. It acts as a stable foundation for meditation and daily awareness. +
Diligence is the joyful and consistent effort applied to virtuous actions and spiritual practice. It acts as the engine that drives progress and prevents laziness or discouragement on the path. +
One of the principal techniques in the Mahāyāna tradition for developing bodhicitta. The practice helps us learn how to view others as being of equal importance as oneself, and eventually to mentally 'exchange' one's own happiness for the suffering of others. This practice is designed to destroy selfishness, develop a heart of universal compassion, . +
The foundational act of entering the Buddhist path by formally seeking protection and guidance from the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Saṅgha. +
The Buddhist practice of ethical behavior, like being honest, kind, and not harming others. It means following guidelines for good conduct, which helps calm the mind and live a wholesome life. It is the first of the Three Higher Trainings (''triśikṣā'': ''śīla'', ''samādhi'', ''prajñā''), and the second of the six perfections (''pāramitā''s). In daily practice, śīla is cultivated through mindful attention to one's actions, regular reflection on precepts, and the development of wholesome habits. +
