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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Transforming to a global village of harmony and peace
A foreword to the program of a holistic wellness symposium, on how transforming our mind…
View PostThe subtleties of truthful speech
When we look honestly at the motivations behind our actions, we can see how to…
View PostMy precious opportunity
Instead of becoming depressed after her cancer diagnosis, a student shares how support from community,…
View PostRelease from prison: Shock or growth?
A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…
View PostBrain training: The effects of meditation on the brain
Feel measurably happier, improve self-awareness and concentration through meditative training.
View PostPracticing with a year of illness
Venerable Thubten Semkye shares on how embracing a physical ailment challenged her concepts of the…
View PostLeading ourselves out of addiction
Taking refuge in drugs or alcohol simply leads to more destructive, addictive behavior, which then…
View PostMeaning in life by benefiting others
Having the desire to be of benefit to all sentient beings through thought, speech, and…
View PostPaying attention to life
An incarcerated person discusses the ways practice has helped him cope and improved his life…
View PostExamining anger and its antidotes
Anger is a broad category of emotions based on exaggeration. When we can recognize it…
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