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Boys at the morning prayer in a monastic school in Myanmar.
New to Buddhism

Advice for newcomers to the Dharma

Tips on how to act in Dharma centers. Figuring out what to study and practice.…

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Venerable Chonyi meditating outside.
Meditation

Questions and answers on meditation

Answers to all the questions you have ever had about how to meditate.

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Three Principal Aspects of the Path

All beings have been our mother

When we can relate to all beings as having once been our mother, our attitude…

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Close-up of golden Buddha's face.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path

The advantages of bodhicitta

Why should we pursue the Buddhist ideal of being of benefit to all living beings?…

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Sign in the forest that says love
On Self-Worth

Deserving love

Reasons why people do not feel worthy of love. Having compassion and love for oneself…

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The back view of a golden statute of the young shakyamuni Buddha, pointing in the sky.
Refuge in the Three Jewels

Understanding refuge

Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…

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Anger dial on a console.
Healing Anger

Anger

Explaining how anger arises and is deceptive, the difference between anger and the behavior, having…

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Joined hands of two people.
Bodhisattva Path

Equanimity

Developing equanimity opens the heart equally to all, offering genuine respect for all beings.

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