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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Joyfully swimming upstream

Monastics from different traditions discussed the significance of the Vinaya and its application in a…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Lesson from an incarcerated person

Taking responsibility for our experiences without blaming ourselves.

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Buddhist Worldview

The three characteristics

Understanding the three characteristics of cyclic existence can help us to see things more realistically.

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The three characteristics

A look at the characteristics in life that are unsatisfactory, and how to relate to…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 5: Verses 34-54

Advice on developing mindfulness and introspective awareness by "remaining still like a piece of wood."

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By Prison Volunteers

Dedication for a meaningful life

This talk is dedicated to the purpose and meaning of the life of Don Wackerly…

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A man's hands in front of his face with his eyes closed.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

A final farewell

An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…

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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Ruminating: living in the past and future

How ruminating interferes with meditation and being mindful of the present.

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Blue sky and green meadow at Sravasti Abbey.
Harmony with the Environment

Living in harmony when things fall apart

Ways to respond constructively to environmental degradation instead of feeling helpless.

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An image of white tara.
White Tara

White Tara deity sadhana with guided meditation

White Tara sadhana with guided meditation and audio recordings of the mantras.

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