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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Incarcerated people A chosen life
What if a person who looks different could impart life-changing wisdom. Open one's heart and…
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Ulric Legouest - Jun 18, 2011
Ulric Legouest Tears on the front lawn
A student shares on the emotional impact of a memorial event for the soldiers killed…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Religious diversity and religious harmony
Speaking with people of differing religious beliefs gives us the chance to grow. How do…
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A prayer for my mother
The loss of a loved one can be painful. Help soothe the pain with this…
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Serving one’s spiritual mentor
How a Dharma student’s motivation was strengthened by offering service to her teacher.
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Exploring world religions and Buddhism
Recommended reading exploring different religious traditions as they relate to Buddhism.
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The jerk and the potato chips
Using one's meditation practice to become the observer of one's mind and to release the…
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Kabir Saxena Dharma masala
Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.
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Prison poetry IV
Poems written by incarcerated people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.
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Kindness to myself
An incarcerated person reflects on the changes in his outlook since noticing the good he…
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The Ronco label maker
Seeing all sentient beings with equanimity and not judging others opens one's heart and mind…
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