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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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Coronavirus: This is the time to practice
Guided meditation on examining our fear and anxiety related to the coronavirus, encouraging us to…
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Clarifying misconceptions about compassion
How Lama Tsongkhapa's teachings help to clarify misconceptions about compassion and why ethical conduct is…
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“Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature”: An...
Anger is one of the afflictions causing us to revolve in samsara. A commentary on…
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Creating habits for happiness
How to establish daily habits at home and at work that will lead to greater…
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How a Buddhist deals with burnout
Factors that lead to burnout and how to avoid it in professional work, volunteer work,…
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Venerable Thubten Samten The kindness of others
Contemplating the kindness of others promotes a feeling of being connected and establishes a firm…
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Spiritual confidence in the workplace
What it means to integrate spirituality with work including our motivation to work, keeping ethical…
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How to practice Dharma: a talk for youth and parents
Relating Buddhist teaching and practice to issues faced by teens and parents—becoming the person you…
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Equalizing ourselves and others means recognizing that others wish for joy and freedom from misery…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Love and compassion
Developing love and compassion, steps four and five of the seven-point instruction to cultivate altruism,…
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The seven-point instruction of cause and effect
How to reflect on the first three steps of the seven-point instruction to recognize the…
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: September 2019
The state of Washington is active in preventing suicide deaths. Venerable Chodron shares information on…
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