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Introduction to meditation
Basic Buddhist meditation, guided meditations, and some antidotes to the afflictions that may arise in…
View PostAttachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
View PostThe power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
View PostAggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
View PostBuddhist practice and community life
Questions about lay life, monastic life, and community life in relation to Dharma practice and…
View PostGood Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
View PostGratitude for the Dharma
A. L. reflects on how prison has afforded her time to reflect on her spiritual…
View PostGathas for daily life
An incarcerated person is inspired by the writing of Thich Nhat Hanh.
View PostDealing with difficult changes
A woman in prison uses a mind training prompt to deal with a difficult situation.
View PostGood Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
View PostGood Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
View PostGood Karma: Serving others instead of exploiting them
How to overcome miserliness and being mistreated by others.
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