Jul 23, 2004

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Venerable Chodron with Abbey guests and the cat, Manjushri.
Working with Emotions

The creator of happiness and suffering

Exploring the concept that the mind is the true source of happiness and suffering. Thus,…

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Cross stitch of a riot scene.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

An almost riot

A person in prison reflects on the power people have, to bring about change when…

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Venerable Chodron with the cat, Manjushri, eating breakfast together.
Working with Emotions

Friendliness

Too judgmental? Take people close to you for granted? Feeling closed off? These practices increase…

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Venerable Chodron meditating with Abbey guests.
Working with Emotions

Discontent and contentment

Our society conditions us to believe that what we do, have or are is never…

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Orange streaks in a cloudy sky as the sun sets.
Wheel of Sharp Weapons 2004-06

Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 99-100

Verses describing the developing the conventional bodhicitta and then following the bodhisattva path to bring…

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