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Closeup of a mule's face.
Prison Poetry

The mule

How to open up one's heart and guide oneself on the path.

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Just go free-form

Taking refuge when something strange comes in the mind; how wonderful to be able to…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 10-15

Recognizing the kindness of all beings, our mothers, and taking our difficult experiences as tools…

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Shadow of a hand trying to catch a shadow of a man running away.
On Overcoming Anger

Fear and hate

An incarcerated person relates how he gradually overcame his fear while in prison.

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Vajrasattva statue
Vajrasattva Winter Retreat 2005-06

Denial of death

How to get to the appropriate feeling towards death; examining who it is that's making…

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The first frost of snow falls on a Buddha statue in the garden amidst fall foliage.
37 Practices of Bodhisattvas

37 Practices: Verses 7-9

The relationship with our spiritual mentor is the most important one in our life. An…

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