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Incarcerated people Sitting with difficulty
An incarcerated person describes the benefit of sitting with discomfort and sharing the suffering of…
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The pajama room
A person in prison experiences a spiritual awakening unlike any he had anticipated.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Building confidence and self-esteem
Ways to overcome low self-esteem and release self-destructive behavior.
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Kindness towards ourselves and others
Recognizing our interdependence with others and how keeping good ethical conduct can help us to…
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Investigating anger
Understanding how the mind of anger operates, and how to counteract it as it arises.
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The four aspects of karma
How future lives are affected in both positive and negative ways by our thoughts, words…
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Releasing the mind of attachment
Becoming aware of attachment and ways to develop a realistic perspective on ourselves and our…
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Cultivating a healthy sense of self
Learn to distinguish between self-centeredness, self-grasping ignorance and genuine self-confidence.
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Creating positive experiences for ourselves and others
How we each create our experiences based on our thoughts, words, and actions, and how…
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Introduction to Buddhist practice and community living
Introduction to Sravasti Abbey's annual program for young adults, with advice on how to practice…
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