Dharma in Action
The real meaning of Dharma practice is to transform our minds. The rubber meets the road when we get off the cushion and live our practice in daily life.
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My true religion is kindness
An interview with Rinchen Khandro Chogyel on her life of socially engaged Buddhism.
View PostCompassion through the dying process
Many issues surround the end of life for caregivers as well as the dying. A…
View PostHow to benefit from Dharma talks
Pithy advice on how to bring forward what we learn from listening to Dharma teachings.
View PostA celebration of love
A Buddhist couple share on the format of their wedding celebration, which included guided meditations…
View PostA Buddhist marriage blessing
Practices that couples getting married can do to make merit and share their deepest aspirations…
View PostThe value of a disciplined way of life
Buddha's monastic precepts and their similarities to the Christian practice.
View PostThe Mind and Life IV conference: Sleeping, dreaming,...
Why are we dreaming? When does death occur? It is possible to transform sleep time…
View PostComparing and contrasting views
A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.
View PostA bhikshuni’s view
A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.
View PostA Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
View PostThe Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health
Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…
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