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Incarcerated people Crossing to the other shore
An incarcerated person expresses the internal struggle he faces while doing retreat in prison.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Compassion for perpetrators
A compassionate response to the difficulties both caused and experienced by L. B., an incarcerated…
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Emptiness in everyday life
Looking at everyday phenomena in terms of emptiness and dependent arising and how changing how…
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Refuge and bodhicitta
The three principal causes for taking refuge—a sense of caution, a sense of confidence, and…
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Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo - Apr 16, 2005
Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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Relating to a spiritual teacher
Cultivating relationships with spiritual teachers and the many ways we misunderstand what it means to…
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Realizing our potential
Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…
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Why things happen the way they do
Understanding karma as a way to make our lives meaningful.
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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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Rosie Rosenzweig
- Apr 11, 2005
Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms
The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…
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What brings happiness
Realising what true happiness is and following the path of the Dharma.
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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