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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Dealing with Grief

On death and bereavement

How to support our loved ones through the dying process while managing our grief, and…

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Bleeding heart flowers in the Sravasti Abbey garden.
Dharma in Action

12 ways to apply compassion

A discussion of ways to apply compassion to improve areas of common concern in society.

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A bright blue sky and dry winter grass in a field at the Abbey.
Harmony with the Environment

The earth is our only home

Venerable Thubten Jampa shares on using the planet's resources wisely, with mindfulness of our interdependence.

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A signage with the name Choice.
On Mindfulness

The choices we make

Taking responsibility for and facing our past behaviors is the first step toward change.

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Essential Spiritual Advice

Clear wishes for our final moments

Engaging in mind training throughout our lives in order to die without terror and regret.

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Essential Spiritual Advice

Dying without fear and regret

Preparing our family for our death, living wills and notifying them of spiritual commitments and…

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Forgiveness

Challenges to forgiveness

We can generate forgiveness and compassion for those who harm ourselves or others. Forgiveness does…

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Harmony with the Environment

Towards a century of compassion and peace

Venerable Thubten Jampa shares His Holiness' thoughts on how integrating compassion into our daily lives…

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Harmony with the Environment

Universal responsibility and the global environment

Venerable Thubten Jampa shares on the panels and talks by His Holiness the Dalai Lama…

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Transforming War and Terrorism

The silver lining

Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.

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