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Seven-point Mind Training

The thief of self-centered thought

How we often view the self-centered thought as a friend, but the only thing that…

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Closeup of a leg and hand of person in sitting meditation.
By Incarcerated People

Practicing in prison

An inmate reflects on his situation on being transferred to a different prison.

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Short Verses to Cultivate Bodhicitta

Verse 40-4: Learning

The importance of learning in order to practice meditation and bring the Dharma into our…

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On Cultivating Virtue

YouTube Dharma

Venerable Chodron's joyous effort in tirelessly spreading the Dharma radiates like sunshine. This letter comes…

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Two women offer hand-made spring rolls.
The Six Perfections

Overcoming afflictions

Keeping our focus on the goal of enlightenment while enjoying the process of getting there,…

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Two women offer hand-made spring rolls.
The Six Perfections

Motivations behind giving

The types of pure and impure giving and the motivations behind them.

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Group of people walking down a forest trail.
Meditation

Walking meditation techniques

Is meditation only done on the cushion? Learn walking meditation techniques to bring mindfulness into…

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Two women offer hand-made spring rolls.
The Six Perfections

Training the mind in giving

The characteristics of generosity and how to train the mind in giving.

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