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The Dhamek Stupa under clear blue sky with Tibetan prayer flags in front.
On Refuge and Bodhicitta

In the footsteps of the Buddha

An Israeli Buddhist embarks on a walking pilgrimage to to Bodhgaya and discovers the joy…

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Parents and their two young children have fun in the snow at Sravasti Abbey.
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Communication and understanding conflict styles

People deal with conflict differently, and it is helpful to know and understand what's really…

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Parents and their two young children have fun in the snow at Sravasti Abbey.
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Redefining boundaries

Looking at boundaries with a Dharma perspective.

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Parents and their two young children have fun in the snow at Sravasti Abbey.
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Wanting to fix others

How looking at our problems and addressing them is more beneficial than trying to fix…

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Parents and their two young children have fun in the snow at Sravasti Abbey.
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Love and attachment

How to not only recognize the difference between love and attachment but how to be…

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Buddhist monastics of different traditions sitting in a discussion group.
Interfaith Dialogue

Interfaith philosophies

Clarifying the various Buddhist views on what the present and future lives mean.

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Group of monastics from various religions standing under a tree.
Interfaith Dialogue

The second Gethsemani Encounter

Thoughts on different theological views of religious institutions.

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Venerable Chodron in conversation with Dr. Steven Vannoy.
By Prison Volunteers

Teaching meditation in the prison system

Steven Vannoy taught Buddhism and meditation to incarcerated people. He got a psychology degree to…

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A peace sign made of flowers over the 'Imagine' John Lennon memorial in Central Park.
Transforming War and Terrorism

Peace and justice after September 11

Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…

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Three people dragging dead wood out of the forest
Ethics in the Modern World

Practical ethics

Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…

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Turkey mother leads her babies onto the front porch.
Dharma Guide Training

Fundamentals of being a Dharma guide

Core qualities and conditions for a Dharma guide to develop.

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Photo of woman lying in bed, looking sad.
Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions

Dealing with depression

How putting our life into perspective through spiritual practice can help with depression.

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