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Love, compassion, peace
Common threads of many religious traditions including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.
View PostSravasti Abbey: Tradition and innovation
Aspirations and visions behind the establishment of Sravasti Abbey.
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…
View PostHaving compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…
View PostWheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction
An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as…
View PostDefusing our hot buttons
Practical advice on how to identify our “buttons”—the expectations and preconceptions that set our anger…
View PostFriendship
After burning every bridge and pushing away every potential ally, an incarcerated person finds himself…
View PostKeeping balance
Necessity for cultivating kindness and compassion for others in addition to practicing meditation.
View PostGiving up married life
An interview with Venable Chodron about how she decided to become a Buddhist nun.
View PostBeliefs turned on their head
An incarcerated person finds that his attachment to the traditional cultural beliefs he grew up…
View PostComparison of God and Buddha
An explanation of deity practice touching on the difference between the Judeo-Chistian God and Buddha.…
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