attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Meditation and review on equanimity
Two meditations to develop equanimity, an attitude of equal care and concern for all sentient…
View PostVerse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
View PostChasing rainbows
What actually is chocolate? When we look closely at the objects we are attached to…
View PostFar-reaching generosity and ethical conduct
How to cultivate the three kinds of generosity, and the three types of ethical conduct.…
View PostCultivating love
On the difference between love and attachment, and the obstacles to cultivating love.
View PostCherishing others
The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…
View PostTransforming hindrances and adversity
How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…
View PostChallenging the ego
How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostReview of the intermediate scope practices of the la...
Review of the topics and practices in common with the intermediate scope practitioner.
View PostPraise and reputation
Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…
View PostWorking with jealousy
Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…
View PostTransforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
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