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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

Dealing with disappointment

Happiness begins with eliminating unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others.

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On Meditation

Doing retreat in prison

A person in prison describes the challenges of retreat practice inside prison and the benefits…

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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Seeing Buddha nature

With gratitude and admiration, an incarcerated person sees and is inspired by the good qualities…

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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Supporting a loved one in prison

A list of suggestions for family and friends who face uncertainties in relating with a…

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On Meditation

Positive thinking

An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…

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Contentment and Happiness

How to achieve success, happiness and love

Re-defining success, happiness and love on our own terms, and understanding how the Buddhist perspective…

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Contentment and Happiness

Attaining and balancing wealth

Examining what money symbolizes in our life, and how overcoming self-centeredness can bring about inner…

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Ethics in the Modern World

Our mission as educators

How can we create whole, happy individuals who are good citizens of the world?

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Contentment and Happiness

Living with optimism

Smiling is no unfailing remedy against everything—but it can help!

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Prison Dharma

The value of prison work

The far-reaching benefits of sharing Dharma with those in prison.

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Family and Friends

Romance and family life

Buddhist advice for parents and for youth on romantic love and relationships.

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On Self-Worth

Talking to the person I used to be

What would you say to your former self?

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