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 Karma ripening
Considering the death penalty and the justice system after clemency for a man on death…
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A commentary on “The Rose”
A Buddhist perspective on the lyrics of a popular song reveals insights on our lived…
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Susan Otto - Sep 10, 2010
Susan Otto A death row attorney on her work
An attorney for a man facing execution speaks about the transformative power of the Buddha's…
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The stench of hatred
A story that illustrates how carrying anger in our hearts is a great burden.
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Seeing the kindness of others
Remembering how we rely on other sentient beings for everything we know and everything we…
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Friend, enemy and stranger
Investigating how people become friends, enemies, and strangers; how the categories depend on our own…
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Look into your own mind
We should be careful when we want to judge others—especially based on religious views—and look…
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Intolerance: Look Into Your Own Mind
We must overcome our own habits of intolerance and prejudice before we can help others.
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Hate is not conquered by hate
When we see a fault in others we should turn the mirror on ourselves, and…
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Honestly looking at our afflictions
It is important to be honest when we are looking at our own mind and…
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Mary Grace Lentz Done with the detour
Without renouncing her householder responsibilities, she continues to deepen her understanding of how to perfectly…
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Cycles of optimism
Questions regarding the challenges and opportunities of Buddhism in the 21st century.
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