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 intellectual knowledge into compassiona...
How to apply the Buddha's teachings when the rubber hits the road and our Dharma…
View PostTransforming intellectual knowledge into compassiona...
Buddhism is full of lists—but how do we put our intellectual knowledge of the Dharma…
View PostThe importance of consistency
How we can cultivate consistency and authenticity in our practice of compassion.
View PostInvasive weeds of the mind
Venerable Dekyi compares working in the Abbey's gardens to cultivating the wisdom and compassion of…
View PostSpreading compassion
Through compassionate interaction with others we can inspire those around us to behave more compassionately.
View PostCooperation and attachment styles
The benefits of an attitude of cooperation as opposed to competition, and how we can…
View PostGiving positive feedback and praise
How we can make expressions of gratitude and appreciation part of our day, in order…
View PostWorking with anger
Practical advice on working with anger in personal relationships and dealing with criticism.
View PostApologizing and forgiving
How to engage in apologizing and forgiving as part of the practice of compassion.
View PostWhat a wonderful world!
A student reflects on how pain and suffering can be transformed into "little bits of…
View PostCompassion + Technology
How obsession with the latest technology hinders us from thinking about its negative impacts on…
View PostWorking with Conflict and Making Requests
Exploring ways to handle conflict situations, and how to skillfully make requests of others to…
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