forgiveness

Teachings on the meaning of forgiveness from a Buddhist perspective, which involves releasing our anger and letting go of grudges for our own wellbeing and others’ benefit.

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Consumerism and the environment

Continuing Chapter 12, covering the sections "Consumerism and the Environment," "The World of Business and…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6

Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri…

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Healing Anger

Working with anger in daily life

Recognizing the harmfulness of anger. Training the mind to see situations in a different way…

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An Open-Hearted Life

The power of optimism and types of emotion

How an optimistic attitude is important in maintaining compassion. A look at different ways to…

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Dr. Kolts and Venerable Lamsel smiling.
Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2018

Helping others feel safe through compassion

Dr. Russel Kolts on the meaning of compassion and building a compassionate culture for people…

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Group photo of retreatants with Venerable Chodron at Semkye Ling.
Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: The nat...

The conventional and ultimate nature of the mind. How phenomena exist in relationship to the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 19-20

Teaching the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering those related to the far-reaching practice of fortitude.

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Healing Anger

Giving up the blame game

How to stop blaming ourselves and others for our problems, develop a broader view of…

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On Emptiness

Respecting others

A student reflects on how quickly she is willing to give advice, even when unsolicited.…

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Venerable Chodron signs a book for a Dharma student at Tibet House Frankfurt.
Working with Emotions

A warm heart in a complex world

In terms of having a kind heart it doesn't matter if the world is more…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Wisdom and compassion in daily life

How to cultivate kindness towards strangers and even our enemies, and how compassion can improve…

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Guided Meditations

Grateful mind, happy mind

Skillful ways to transform the dissatisfied mind into one that is content and happy.

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