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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Learning to be ethical
Being honest with ourselves is an important part of keeping good ethical conduct.
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Harmony after Brexit
A response to a request for words of wisdom on the social division in Britain…
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Kenneth Mondal Why do I get angry?
When anger arises, we can choose not to stay in its thrall. Anger is based…
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More reflections on the Orlando tragedy
Perspectives from students who wrote in after hearing Venerable Chodron's talk on the Orlando tragedy.
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Mary S. - Jun 16, 2016
Mary S. Respecting others
A student reflects on how quickly she is willing to give advice, even when unsolicited.…
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Finding hope after the Orlando massacre
How to remain compassionate and avoid despair after the tragic killings in Orlando, Florida.
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The heart connection between monastics and laypeople
The verses for laypeople who offer food to nourish the sangha, and the sangha which…
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Buddhist precepts regarding food
The Buddhist perspective on fasting and how practitioners keep Buddhist precepts related to food.
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Working with attachment to food
Ways to work with attachment to food with a balanced mind.
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Dedicating for the benefit of all
The completion of the commentary on the verses after lunch, pointing out all the beings…
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The emptiness of giving
How to contemplate depending arising and emptiness while making offerings.
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The merit of offering food and drink
A continuing teaching on dedications that we make for all those who have offered us…
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