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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Kenneth Mondal My political bias
As our political life becomes more polarized, we can turn to the Dharma to help…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Logic and reasoning in daily life
Logic and reasoning can be used to guide our actions, make decisions and also test…
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The other shore
A reflection on the voyage that practitioners take, from our present state of samsara to…
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It’s not about the money: “Sutta on the Dung B...
How attachment to worldly concerns like fame, gain, and praise are obstacles to spiritual progress.…
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How to be happy without attachment
When we can release our clinging and attachment there is more satisfaction and contentment in…
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My favorite pastime is complaining
The origins of complaining. How to reflect on the kindness of others to counteract the…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Strength, joy, and compassion
Getting clear about what compassion is and is not. Increasing compassion by changing our perspective…
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Being a friend to yourself
Cultivating self-acceptance, letting go of false thoughts about ourselves and caring for others leads to…
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Happiness within ourselves
How the mind is the main source of happiness not external situations. Transforming one's perspective…
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Luis - Nov 26, 2017
Luis The meaning of heart
A student reflects on the meaning of our heart connection to one another.
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Albert Ramos Meditation with noise
There are many distractions to meditation in prison. This is how one incarcerated person deals…
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Venerable Thubten Nyima The eight pillars of joy
Venerable Thubten Nyima shares the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond…
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