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Misconceptions about compassion
While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. In addition to…
View PostOvercoming the obstacles to developing compassion
Recognizing the four qualities of self-centeredness that impede developing compasssion and looking at the ways…
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: Precious human life
A review and guided meditation on the freedoms and fortunes to fuel our aspirations to…
View PostCompassion and interdependence
When we see that we are dependent on others we see the importance of caring…
View Post“Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...
Discussion of quiz part three questions 4-6 to review verses from Chapter 1. How a…
View PostA warm heart in a complex world
In terms of having a kind heart it doesn't matter if the world is more…
View PostCultivating emotional balance
Learning to handle our emotions instead of being under their control strengthens and makes us…
View PostHow ignorance interferes with good relationships
When we have some awareness of the karmic system of actions and effects it enables…
View PostHow attachment prevents having good relationships
It's hard to see attachment as a problem in relationships. If we can look at…
View PostHow anger impedes good relationships
There is meaning and satisfaction in healthy relationships. Recognizing how anger creates problems in relationships…
View PostCaught up in consumerism
Acquiring things and going into debt does not fill up the empty hole of dissatisfaction.…
View PostGomchen Lamrim review: Reliance on a spiritual mentor
A review of the key points of relying on a spiritual mentor including a guided…
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