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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Incarcerated people Purification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
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Appreciating the Dharma
An incarcerated person's letters express his gratitude for the Dharma.
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Doing Vajrasattva retreat
A person in prison relates his intention to take refuge and importance of purification.
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Personal demons
It´s not easy to replace old thoughts about oneself and to accept full responsibility for…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Dealing with disappointment
Happiness begins with eliminating unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others.
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Doing retreat in prison
A person in prison describes the challenges of retreat practice inside prison and the benefits…
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Seeing Buddha nature
With gratitude and admiration, an incarcerated person sees and is inspired by the good qualities…
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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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Positive thinking
An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…
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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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Attaining and balancing wealth
Examining what money symbolizes in our life, and how overcoming self-centeredness can bring about inner…
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Our mission as educators
How can we create whole, happy individuals who are good citizens of the world?
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