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Trusting the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha and aspiring to attain buddhahood.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Reflections on social media

Ken discovers an equanimity lesson in social media.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

It works!!

Ken rejoices in the results of applying the Dharma in his life.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Learning to live with compassion

A book group shares reflections and how they have applied the teachings from the book…

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Heather standing in front of an exhibit at the presidential museum.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Making a real difference

Because we're in the realm of samsara, we can't escape suffering. Only one thing will…

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Jon Owen, reading a book at the Abbey.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

A prayer for refuge to a light within

Faced with the drawbacks of worldliness, a student aspires always to remember where to turn.

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Worm crawling on concrete.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

I saw a worm today

Scott transforms an ordinary event into a bodhisattva practice.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

The kindness of others

When we develop equanimity we can overcome our attachment, anger and apathy and have equal-hearted…

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Vietnamese soldier.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

From enemy to brother

We all want the same thing, to have happiness and its causes and not to…

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Bon at the Abbey, smiling.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

A bodhisattva’s determination

Sustaining joyous effort on others' behalf during challenging situations.

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

The kindness of strangers

A student comes to realize the compassion of sentient beings around him. Then, during retreat,…

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

The secret to happiness

Reflections on the benefits of doing a three-year retreat, and how letting go of self-cherishing…

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Venerable Damcho after her ordinaton ceremony.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

Meaning in life by benefiting others

Having the desire to be of benefit to all sentient beings through thought, speech, and…

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