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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Roller coaster about to go down a big hill.
On Working with Afflictions

Resistance

Overcoming old habits is not easy. Being honest with oneself helps us to gain a…

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Building Trust

How do we make ourselves trustworthy?

A look at ways of cultivating qualities that make us more trustworthy.

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On marital separation

How to work with the mind when going through separation in relationships.

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Don’t trust me to fly a plane!

We can create unreasonable expectations of others, and trust them more than they can bear.…

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Forgiving after a betrayal

When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…

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The four opponent actions for healing broken trust

Practical steps to restoring a trusting relationship. The four opponent powers specifically in healing trust…

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What mental factors protect trust?

Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…

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Healing broken trust

In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…

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Criteria of trust

Examining the criteria we use for trusting others. We should base trust on how people…

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The hands of a child and parent, touching.
On Impermanence

Three virtues entwined

A mother shares how she deals with her child's fear of death from cancer.

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Harmony with the Environment

Benefitting animals with wisdom and compassion

Concerns over distortions in the practice of animal liberation and suggestions of ways to truly…

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