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Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Mind is the source of our experience
Venerable Thubten Chodron begins the annual program for young adults by explaining the Buddhist theory…
View PostAttachment, anger, and conceit
The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…
View PostRespecting others
A student reflects on how quickly she is willing to give advice, even when unsolicited.…
View PostZipping our lips
Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.
View PostThe four immeasurables in meditation and daily life
We can have equal care and concern for everyone simply because they exist, simply because…
View PostMaking room for the Dharma—the eight worldly concerns
By reflecting on the their disadvantages and applying the antidotes we can decrease the influence…
View PostBecoming friends with ourselves
Through self-acceptance we can treat ourselves with kindness and compassion, and see that we have…
View PostThree types of emotion and their influence
The threat system, the drive system and the safeness system from the psychological and Buddhist…
View PostGetting a handle on anger
If we can be calm with an attitude of compassion in conflicts, then there's a…
View Post“Don’t Believe Everything You Think̶...
Personal stories of how people used the Dharma to see situations from a different perspective,…
View PostConnecting with others with an open heart
By opening our heart we can connect to others in a meaningful and healthy way…
View PostHow our emotions impact our mind
Understanding how emotions impact the mind helps us work with disturbing emotions and positive emotions.…
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