Dharma in Daily Life

Bringing our practice off the cushion into daily life activities and our interactions with others.

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Religious extremist protesting.
Speaking Wisely and Kindly

Connecting with those we disagree with

Looking at the ways we can open our heart and connect with someone for whom…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Wisdom and compassion in daily life

How to cultivate kindness towards strangers and even our enemies, and how compassion can improve…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Heart advice for practitioners

Advice directed at a young monastic, but suitable for all, on making our lives and…

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Man standing on dock of lake.
Dealing with Grief

Living with loss

Change is the reality of our existence but we are shocked when it happens. Examining…

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Dealing with Grief

The death of a child

Ways to work with the mind in pain when a loved one is here one…

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A man and woman sitting on a bench, arguing.
Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Trouble with relationships

How to work with negative emotions in relationships and when working with other people, cultivating…

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Family and Friends

Raising a moral child

How to encourage morality in children and adults, and how to offer both praise and…

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Dealing with Grief

Dealing with grief and loss

Fresh perspectives on how to work with changes that we do not welcome.

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