Oct 31, 2009

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Stages of the Path in the Guru Puja

Four opponent powers: Regret

The difference between regret and guilt, and how important regret is in the four opponent…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Five powers at death

The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…

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Buddhist Worldview

How Buddhism differs from psychology

Although there are many overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology, they remain two distinct disciplines.

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Interview by Buddhist Television Network

Venerable Thubten Chodron relays her reasons for starting Sravasti Abbey and the challenges and difficulties…

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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

People serving time

One incarcerated person's advice on how to relate to people in prison without stereotyping them.

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Group photo of monastics at the 15th annual WBMG.
Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Monastics go green

Monastics of different traditions discussed intersections between Buddhism and environmentalism, and how Dharma practice can…

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Dharma in Action

Transforming to a global village of harmony and peace

A foreword to the program of a holistic wellness symposium, on how transforming our mind…

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Mandala offering.
On Cultivating Virtue

The subtleties of truthful speech

When we look honestly at the motivations behind our actions, we can see how to…

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Tracy Morgan con amigos de Dharma.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

My precious opportunity

Instead of becoming depressed after her cancer diagnosis, a student shares how support from community,…

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Seven-point Mind Training

Five powers in daily life

How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…

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