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Venerable Thubten Chodron Far-reaching attitude of generosity
The importance of the mental attitude during the act of giving. How small acts of…
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Incarcerated people Release from prison: Shock or growth?
A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…
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108 Verses: Verses 35-41
How much attachment we have for the body, yet only the karma we create in…
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Equanimity and loving kindness
Guidance on overcoming our habitual afflictions by being open-minded to those of different backgrounds.
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Training in the five powers
How to practice the power of intention, the power of the white seed, and the…
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 27-34
How bodhisattavas, because of great compassion, work continuously to benefit sentient beings,
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How to maintain balance when we meditate without giving room for afflictive emotions to arise…
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 20-26
How transforming mind and overcoming afflicted attitudes is the essence of Dharma practice.
View Post Methods to develop kindness
Two methods for helping us develop kindness for others; equanimity as a dependent factor.
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 15-19
How great compassion is an important quality of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha that makes them…
View Post Things exist dependently
Teachings on understanding the nature of self and also how our attitudes are not something…
View Post 108 Verses: Verses 1-14
Review of first 14 verses that describe the qualities of great compassion.
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