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Dharma friends Mary Grace and Cheryl Harrison in India, February, 2013.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Setting a good motivation for surgery

A student shares how setting a strong virtuous motivation transformed her experience of undergoing brain…

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Cover of book Open Heart, Clearn Mind.
Open Heart, Clear Mind

Self-centeredness

Examining the disadvantages of self-centeredness, and how to use mindfulness and introspective awareness to reduce…

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Thought Training

Transforming the judgmental mind

Can we really hold all beings dear, even those whose actions are harmful? These talks…

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A black and white photo of a house with the word Karma on the window.
Essence of Refined Gold

Continuation of the discussion of karma

A tragic event near the Abbey introduces understanding how what happens in daily life affects…

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Contentment and Happiness

Cultivating contentment

How contentment cannot be found in external possessions and relationships but stems from developing our…

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Black and white closeup of young man's face, looking angry.
Healing Anger

Working with anger

Three audio talks on what anger is and how to handle it.

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Contentment and Happiness

The source of happiness and problems

What is real happiness? We think happiness comes from external situations and objects, but the…

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A black and white photo of a house with the word Karma on the window.
Essence of Refined Gold

Purifying environmental effects of karma

Discussion of rebirths into war, disease, drought, and poverty, and the effects of the four…

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A yellow flower growing out of a crack in concrete.
On Mindfulness

The reality of adversity

Learn to smile and let go instead of flipping out, even in the most difficult…

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Path through trees
On Self-Worth

The journey

If looking back is hurtful, it can be a relief to find a way forward…

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A black and white photo of a house with the word Karma on the window.
Essence of Refined Gold

10 nonvirtues and results explained

What creates seeds of karma? Results of even small everyday thoughts, words and actions many…

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