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Incarcerated people 
Venerable Thubten Chodron Monastic practices
A discussion among Western and Asian monastics highlights some of the practices in their particular…
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Dealing with grief
Exploring the causes of grief and how to work through the grieving process.
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When our spiritual mentors pass away
A exchange with an old friend about experiencing the deaths of spiritual teachers.
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Losing a dear one who was young
A letter from a student questioning the reason for the loss of her younger sister.
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Transforming grief into gratitude and love
A letter from an incarcerated person on coping with the death of his best friend…
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Growing through the Dharma
A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…
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Cuddling up to the Dharma
A great task, a big love. An incarcerated person describes the power of intention in…
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Preparing the mind for tonglen
The importance of meditating on equanimity and the kindness of others before doing the taking…
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Stilling the critical mind
A guided meditation on the breath to cultivate a sense of contentment with the present…
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Purifying negative karma
Using the retreat experience to purify the root delusions of pride and attachment.
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