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 Ethical conduct in modern times
Applying the Buddha´s teaching to modern times. Answers to some of the daily issues of…
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My favorite pastime: complaining
We can develop bodhicitta by practicing self-compassion, awareness of inner feelings, and motivation to change.
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Disadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas
Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.
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Lee West - Oct 25, 2011
Lee West A tale of woe becomes a tale of kindness and refuge
A student writes about his experiences after being injured in a rock-climbing accident. Venerable Thubten…
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Venerable Losang Donyo Reflecting on precious human life
When we contemplate the freedoms and fortunes we have in our lives, we learn not…
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Kindness and forgiveness
Forgiving is an act of letting go of our own anger. We cultivate compassion by…
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John Kevin McCombs
- Sep 8, 2011
From enemy to brother
We all want the same thing, to have happiness and its causes and not to…
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Bon
- Aug 27, 2011
A bodhisattva’s determination
Sustaining joyous effort on others' behalf during challenging situations.
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Incarcerated people 
Adjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme An afternoon in prison
Venerable Jigme rejoices the dharma practice by group of incarcerated people.
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