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 Bringing the Dharma to the Middle East
A conversation on Buddha's teachings coming to Israel, developing daily and personal practices.
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Incarcerated people 
Letting go of attachments
A chocolate cake, a chuck steak or the love of another person—can they make us…
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A test of my bodhisattva vows
Keeping oneself free of violence by remembering the vows and showing compassion.
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The liberation of self-forgiveness
An incarcerated person shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for…
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Opening up to love
Being stuck in a selfish lifestyle centered on "me" keeps us from realizing the interdependence…
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Inside-out practice
An incarcerated person narrates practicing inside the prison to practicing outside and compares that to…
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Judgmental mind, kindness and compassion
Methods to develop love and compassion for others.
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Practices and rituals
Questions on rituals in Buddhist practice, right intention, right livelihood.
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Panic and fear
How attitudes and emotions affect the body and mind, causing stress. Advice for leading a…
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Cynicism, fear of change, responsibility
Questions on cynicism among young people, fear of change, taking responsibility.
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