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 
An eye-opener
A person in prison feels empathy not only for those who are suffering, but also…
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Inspirations for overcoming anger
An incarcerated person shares his reflections on Working with Anger by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Doubting one’s capabilities
Doubting our own capabilities brings a lot of useless anxiety. What we don't know, we…
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Fear of being disliked
Attachment to reputation brings a lot of suffering. Being able to own up to our…
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Antidotes to the fear of separation
Parting from those we love is inevitable. Sending our loved ones on with love eases…
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Fear of separation from loved ones
Attachment to those we love causes fear and anxiety about separating from them, and actually…
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The need for correct discernment
We need to be able to discern whether our fear is based on a clear…
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Fear of losing things
Fear of poverty can make it difficult to be generous. Practicing giving helps us loosen…
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Making life meaningful in prison
Sravasti Abbey reaches those in prison by offering teachings on DVD to prison libraries.
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Fear regarding the economy
Cultivating contentment and not getting caught up in consumerism eases our anxiety, no matter the…
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Fear regarding health
We can view illness or injury in a more beneficial way by considering that our…
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