Apr 30, 2013

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Transforming War and Terrorism

The silver lining

Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.

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Transforming War and Terrorism

The golden rule

In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…

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Love and Self-esteem

Causes of happiness

The near and far enemies of love and the true causes of happiness that we…

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Love and Self-esteem

The kindness of sentient beings

How to reflect on the kindness of all sentient beings, including our enemies, at both…

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Love and Self-esteem

Defining love and happiness

Examining how we define "love" and "happiness," why we like friends, have apathy for strangers,…

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Transforming War and Terrorism

Compassion and kindness in the face of terrorism

A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 1: Abandoning belief in permanence

An introduction to the text "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" by Aryadeva, the study…

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Travels

Rejoicing over teachings in Mexico

Venerable Chodron shares on her recent teaching tour in Mexico, which was well attended and…

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Mind and Awareness

Quiz review: Seven types of cognizers, part 4

Answers to questions related to correct assumer, doubt, and wrong consciousness.

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Mind and Awareness

Quiz review: Seven types of cognizers, part 3

Answers to questions regarding inferential, inattentive and subsequent cognizers.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

The poisons of anger, attachment and ignorance

How the three poisons affect our relationships and push us to do many harmful actions.…

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