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

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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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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Dharma Poetry

Bonds

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

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On Refuge and Bodhicitta

My political bias

As our political life becomes more polarized, we can turn to the Dharma to help…

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Dharma in Daily Life

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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Students' Insights

The other shore

A reflection on the voyage that practitioners take, from our present state of samsara to…

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Contentment and Happiness

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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Ven. Chodron smiling and entering the centre with Ven. Damcho.
Contentment and Happiness

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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Healing Anger

My favorite pastime is complaining

The origins of complaining. How to reflect on the kindness of others to counteract the…

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