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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Dharma Poetry

Kurushimi

Kurushimi means suffering or hardship. By recognizing the suffering of others, we understand their truths…

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An Open-Hearted Life

A different kind of strength

Compassion is based on inner strength that helps us remain present with own and others…

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Speaking Wisely and Kindly

The fourth nonvirtue of speech: Idle talk (part 2)

Venerable Thubten Chodron shares a positive memory of something she did in a large gathering…

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Speaking Wisely and Kindly

The third nonvirtue of speech: Harsh speech (part 3)

Harsh speech sometimes happens in close relationships. In a marital argument, both parties feel hurt…

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Dharma Poetry

Earth and Water

A student writes about the value of acknowledging our emotions.

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An Open-Hearted Life

Confusion about compassion

While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. It's good to…

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Speaking Wisely and Kindly

The third nonvirtue of speech: Harsh speech (part 1)

Harsh speech includes criticizing, denigrating, and humiliating others. Or we may scold others to “guide”…

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Living with an Open Heart

“Living with an Open Heart”: An introduc...

Having an open heart means changing our perspective and motivation. It leads to seeing others…

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