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 Connecting with others with an open heart
By opening our heart we can connect to others in a meaningful and healthy way…
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Scott Lawley - Apr 17, 2016
Scott Lawley A trap to be aware of
A student talks about the dangers of becoming complacent in his practice of the Dharma.
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Comparing the Buddhist and scientific views of emotions
A look at two viewpoints on the source of disturbing emotions, how they cause problems,…
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How our emotions impact our mind
Understanding how emotions impact the mind helps us work with disturbing emotions and positive emotions.…
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Misconceptions about compassion
While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. In addition to…
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Overcoming the obstacles to developing compassion
Recognizing the four qualities of self-centeredness that impede developing compasssion and looking at the ways…
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Compassion and interdependence
When we see that we are dependent on others we see the importance of caring…
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A warm heart in a complex world
In terms of having a kind heart it doesn't matter if the world is more…
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Cultivating emotional balance
Learning to handle our emotions instead of being under their control strengthens and makes us…
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How ignorance interferes with good relationships
When we have some awareness of the karmic system of actions and effects it enables…
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How attachment prevents having good relationships
It's hard to see attachment as a problem in relationships. If we can look at…
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How anger impedes good relationships
There is meaning and satisfaction in healthy relationships. Recognizing how anger creates problems in relationships…
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