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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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

Consumerism and the environment

Using the thought transformation practices to monitor our mind in the context of how we…

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On Impermanence

Yes, but

All living beings desire security and stability. How can we, as Buddhists, reconcile this need…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Courageous compassion

Compassion includes the courage to stay when things get tough and deal with discomfort that…

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Combined image with fire on the left and ice on the right.
Dharma Poetry

Fire and ice

Our lives, beset by chaos, can still give form to love. A student considers the…

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Dealing with Grief

Comfort for the grieving

Venerable Chonyi examines some of the ways a friend can be of help when a…

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On Impermanence

Thinking about death

A student considers the teachings on how to confront mortality.

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Closeup of face with angry expression.
On Working with Afflictions

Waking up to dealing with my anger

A student offers techniques on how to replace anger with compassion.

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Two men hugging.
Dharma Poetry

Bonds

A young student of the Dharma considers the nature of our relationships to one another.

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