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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Rodger Kamenetz What I learned about Judaism from the Dalai Lama
Thoughts on Judaism and Buddhism and meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the…
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Incarcerated people Choices and consequences
A person in prison shares his thoughts to young persons considering using drugs or alcohol.
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Showing up for yourself
Choosing to do a daily meditation because the benefits it brings, both for self and…
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Dealing with anger
An incarcerated person realizes how much he has changed since he began to study the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Taking intoxicants
Getting our ethical conduct together as a foundation to progress along the path to find…
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Choosing friends
The best friends are not just people who like us. They are people who have…
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Taking the bodhisattva vows
How an incarcerated person prepared for taking the bodhisattva vows and what they mean for…
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Sticking to my principles
A person in prison describes how his courage to live the Dharma increases even though…
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Remaining calm
Applying the Dharma restrains a person in prison from violence and trouble.
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No more whining
Complaining doesn't change an unpleasant situation: it only causes more suffering and negative thoughts. A…
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