attachment
Teachings on the mental affliction of attachment, including its causes, disadvantages, and antidotes.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Fear of separation from loved ones
Attachment to those we love causes fear and anxiety about separating from them, and actually…
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Emotions, refuge, and emptiness
Observing how sleep patterns may change during retreat due to the calming of the mind,…
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Fear of losing things
Fear of poverty can make it difficult to be generous. Practicing giving helps us loosen…
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Fear regarding the economy
Cultivating contentment and not getting caught up in consumerism eases our anxiety, no matter the…
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Fear of making decisions
Anxiety and doubt come from a fear of making a commitment, making the wrong choice.…
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Fear of losing our identity
One of our biggest fears is losing our identity, and this very much feeds into…
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Why talk about fear?
Why should we talk about fear? Our minds will conjure up all sorts of things…
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The welfare of all beings
What it means to work for the wellbeing and happiness of all sentient beings. Seeing…
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Incarcerated people 
Contemplating death
Contemplating death helps us establish healthy relationships with our friends, our possessions, and our body.
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Practicing the Dharma, transforming the mind
Identifying incorrect thoughts and applying effort and fortitude, practicing the Dharma by putting the teachings…
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Verse 17-2: Taking care of ourselves
Seeing ourselves as worthwhile people, being kind to others because we respect them and see…
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