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Incarcerated people 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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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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Breathing meditation
An explanation of how to do stabilizing meditation focused on the breath.
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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina
Advice to two Dharma students on extending compassion to those directly suffering and those distressed…
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Reverend Master Meiko - Aug 26, 2005
Reverend Master Meiko Monastic life and mind
Being drawn to Shakyamuni Buddha's teaching, path to truth.
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Community life and monastic ordination
Community life and monastic ordination. The six harmonies of the sangha.
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Attributes of a monastic life
Spending time on Dharma versus entertainment. Community life as one's mirror.
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Letting go of “me,” “I,” and...
We value good karma more than money and possessions. Accumulating mental and emotional wealth.
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