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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Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Overwhelmed?

We can feel overwhelmed by events or we can feel enthusiastic to solve them. Much…

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Cover of Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path.
On Working with Afflictions

The Dharma works

It is freeing to realize that happiness does not depend on what material possessions we…

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Family and Friends

Planned parenting

Becoming a parent can be of incredible benefit by transmitting from generation to generation the…

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Man in an elelctric wheelchair.
By Prison Volunteers

A secret Zen master

An incarcerated person recounts a story of tender kindness not likely for a gang member.

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Closeup of a leg and hand of person in sitting meditation.
By Incarcerated People

Practicing in prison

An inmate reflects on his situation on being transferred to a different prison.

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On Cultivating Virtue

YouTube Dharma

Venerable Chodron's joyous effort in tirelessly spreading the Dharma radiates like sunshine. This letter comes…

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The words: What does Humility require?, written on a wall.
On Self-Worth

Becoming humble

Having the courage to apologize can bring a sense of peace.

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Drawing of Gaza bombing- planes dropping bomb, buildings bomb and people dying in blood on the road.
On Overcoming Anger

An eye-opener

A person in prison feels empathy not only for those who are suffering, but also…

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On Overcoming Anger

Inspirations for overcoming anger

An incarcerated person shares his reflections on Working with Anger by Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

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, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Fear of being disliked

Attachment to reputation brings a lot of suffering. Being able to own up to our…

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Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

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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