Dharma in Daily Life

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

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Workplace Wisdom

Creating vision as a leader: a Buddhist perspective

How a leader can create an vision for an organization that that helps everyone work…

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Foamy wave rolling over azure sea surface.
Helping the Dying and Deceased

When a dear one has a medical emergency

In a time of uncertainty, letting our minds relax can be of benefit to ourselves…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Preparing for death

Various spiritual practices to help us prepare for our own and others' death.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Dealing with grief

The mindfulness of death practice and how to deal with grief over losing loved ones.

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Rebirth and the uncertainty of the time of death

Evidence supporting rebirth, and instruction on the second root of the nine-point death meditation—that the…

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Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying Retreats

Facing fear of death

How to face the fear of death and practical methods to decrease fear and anxiety.

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Venerable Nyima wearing sunglasses while listening to a teaching.
Living with Impermanence

Listening to my body

Personal health issues can increase awareness of our interdependence with others.

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Helping the Dying and Deceased

End-of-life care

How can we approach the difficult process of making end-of-life care decisions regarding loved ones?

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Venerable Chodron smiling while walking down a snowy path at the Abbey.
Dharma in Daily Life

How to make wise decisions

Decisions can have long-term consequences. Venerable Chodron gives advice on how to apply the principles…

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Venerable Thubten Chodron goes on a walk with a cane after recovering from hip surgery.
Living with Impermanence

Surgery with bodhicitta

Venerable Chodron talks about how she prepared for her recent surgery.

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