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A dragonfly resting on a straw of weed, glowing in the sun.
On Self-Worth

Kindness to myself

An incarcerated person reflects on the changes in his outlook since noticing the good he…

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Sneaker with the label 'Bat Shoes' on it.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

The Ronco label maker

Seeing all sentient beings with equanimity and not judging others opens one's heart and mind…

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A Buddhist monk and a Muslim priest, sitting together.
Interfaith Dialogue

Islamic-Buddhist dialogue

Meetings with Muslim leaders around the world for the purpose of broadening understanding between Buddhists…

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A group of people, hugging.
Dharma Poetry

Falling in love with everyone

A poem on loving all sentient beings.

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Invitation to a high school reunion.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Reunion

An incarcerated person begins to release his own worldly concerns of materialism, reputation, and praise.

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Sculpture of a knotted gun with the word Non-Violence engraged on stone.
On Overcoming Anger

The precept of nonviolence

A person in prison recounts an incident in which he chose to keep his vow…

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Zopa Herron working at the computer.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Advice for upcoming surgery

A student shares on the practices that helped her to face breast cancer and undergo…

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Prison Dharma

Nelson Mandela’s advice

Nelson Mandela's advice for those who are facing incarceration.

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Interfaith Dialogue

In the land of identities

What is identity? Past experience does not have to determine what we do now. Examining…

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On Mindfulness

Vanquishing depression and anxiety

It is possible to free oneself from reacting negatively to life through meditation and practice.

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Woman holding flowers.
On Working with Afflictions

Getting back on track

Studying the Dharma can give us insight into how our self-imposed pain leads to more…

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A page from a book about Zen.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Hermitage

The path to awakening can start anywhere, at any time.

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