anger
Teachings on the mental affliction of anger, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Anger in the moment
The afflictions are not the nature of the mind. Anger is just a moment, and…
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Antidotes to the afflictions
As children we were totally dependent on the kindness of others. Seeing that, we become…
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Discussion on relationships
A look at how emotions arise from within ourselves. We are not responsible for others’…
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Meditation practice: Observing the breath
A look at what the mind is, followed by a discussion regarding how to relate…
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Advice for a child with a chronic illness
Advice to a young girl with diabetes on how to transform difficult emotions around her…
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Wynn Martin - Jun 18, 2011
Wynn Martin A new friendship
A remarkable story of treating a drunken thief with dignity and compassion instead of responding…
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Ulric Legouest
- Jun 18, 2011
Tears on the front lawn
A student shares on the emotional impact of a memorial event for the soldiers killed…
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Incarcerated people Reflections on anger
Stories from incarcerated people about their struggles with anger and other afflictions.
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Building courage and compassion
Cultivating compassion towards those whose values seem to be completely different than ours.
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Celebration of Buddha’s enlightenment
An incarcerated person's gratitude to his sangha, discussing his history of violence, his discovery of…
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Prison and prayer
How practice sustained an incarcerated person during several weeks in solitary confinement.
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