anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Appreciating our opportunities
A motivation on appreciating all the causes and conditions for our precious human rebirth, and…
View PostThe far-reaching practice of fortitude
The three types of fortitude that help to transform how we view hardships and overcome…
View PostVerse 96: Do not do unto others
How we often go against the golden rule by inflicting the harm we have received…
View PostWhat is karma?
A meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on the four general characteristics of karma.
View PostWisdom, love, and hatred
Verses from Buddhist scriptures on how to overcome the obstacles to cultivating love.
View PostCultivating love
On the difference between love and attachment, and the obstacles to cultivating love.
View PostHelping angry people
We cannot control other people; we can only accept where they are at right now.
View PostCherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
View PostTransforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
View PostChallenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostReview of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
View PostPraise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
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