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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Man with eyes closed.
On Mindfulness

Let the mind see the mind

A person in prison shares on how his daily practice is transforming his view of…

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Cultivating Compassion

Kindness of mothers (all beings)

By developing love and compassion we can repay the kindness of all beings.

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Transforming War and Terrorism

A-Bombs, terrorism, and karma

What influence does motivation have on the karma of an action? Can a negative action…

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Colorful pattern of a kaleidescope.
Helping the Dying and Deceased

Kaleidescope wheel

When a life ends, where does the person go? Was the person ever there to…

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Barbed wire against blue sky with one plant growing
On Overcoming Anger

Practicing in prison

Prison provides a unique place to practice the wish to benefit all sentient beings.

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Bronze statue of White Tara.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Working with doubt

Recognizing and managing a doubtful mind.

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Ethics in the Modern World

Compassion and ethics in the public discourse

Leading with compassion and ethical conduct can influence our society in a powerful way.

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Man walking out of a tunnel toward light.
Prison Poetry

Upon life’s journey

Putting the needs of others ahead of his own, an incarcerated person makes a pivotal…

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A white Buddha statue on the lawn at the Abbey.
Dharma Poetry

On the backdrop of time

A student summarizes his Dharma insights in a poem on the Buddha's beginningless love.

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On Overcoming Anger

Why should I fight?

An incarcerated person shares his experience of learning patience from a cell mate.

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