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Close up on the face of a bronze Kuan Yin statue.
Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Aspiring and engaging bodhicitta

For those who wish to live with bodhicitta—the precepts of both aspiring and engaging bodhicitta,…

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The word 'atheist' on a red label.
On Cultivating Wisdom

No more labels

An incarcerated person discusses his views on spirituality and religion.

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Woman's face looking into the distance
On Self-Worth

Showing up for yourself

Choosing to do a daily meditation because the benefits it brings, both for self and…

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Face of a serene buddha.
On Overcoming Anger

Dealing with anger

An incarcerated person realizes how much he has changed since he began to study the…

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1,000 arm Chenrezig
Chenrezig

A lamentation requesting blessings from the Great Co...

A request for blessings to Avalokiteshvara.

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People drinking beer
Ethics in the Modern World

Taking intoxicants

Getting our ethical conduct together as a foundation to progress along the path to find…

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Two older men walking together.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Choosing friends

The best friends are not just people who like us. They are people who have…

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A buck standing still, looking toward the camera.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

The deer

An incarcerated person reflects on the harm done when an animal is killed, both to…

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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Taking the bodhisattva vows

How an incarcerated person prepared for taking the bodhisattva vows and what they mean for…

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Venerable Damcho during her head-shaving ceremony.
Becoming a Monastic

Letter to those considering monastic ordination

Advice and resources for those considering monastic life, and special advice for those who are…

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A man looking down in contemplation.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Sticking to my principles

A person in prison describes how his courage to live the Dharma increases even though…

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A man staring out a window.
On Overcoming Anger

Remaining calm

Applying the Dharma restrains a person in prison from violence and trouble.

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