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Enough childish behavior!
Shantideva on giving up childish behavior and following in the steps of the wise
View PostIncense offering chant
The incense offering that opens monastic rites in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.
View PostLevels of mind
Explaining what it means to say that the innate clear light is the mind is…
View PostAttachment to the body
Commentary on verses looking at the many faults of attachment to the body.
View PostThe power of afflictions and purification
Explaining the subtle levels of mind according to sutra and tantra, completing the section, "The…
View PostAggression, arrogance and grudges
How to work with our dominating, aggressive side that wants to get what we want…
View PostGood Karma: Helpful and unhelpful friends
Responses to questions and commentary on verses about spiritual friends.
View PostGratitude for the Dharma
A. L. reflects on how prison has afforded her time to reflect on her spiritual…
View PostGathas for daily life
An incarcerated person is inspired by the writing of Thich Nhat Hanh.
View PostDealing with difficult changes
A woman in prison uses a mind training prompt to deal with a difficult situation.
View PostGood Karma: The importance of motivation
The mental nonvirtues of coveting, malice, and wrong views.
View PostGood Karma: Karmic consequences of the ten nonvirtues
Why we should avoid engaging in killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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