How cultivating compassion and living ethically create the foundation for a happy life.
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“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Thought transformation
Commentary on “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation”. How to use them to practice in daily life, especially in difficult situations.
Meditation outline for “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation”
How to integrate “The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation” into our meditation.
Sustaining a steady Dharma practice
A steady, sustained Dharma practice through good and bad times is the fuel for spiritual growth. How meditating on compassion helps sustain daily practice.
The Ten Great Vows by Vasubandhu
The Ten Great Vows, based on great compassion, were written by Vasubandhu in the 4th century.
“An Open-Hearted Life”: Establishing compassionate habits
As with learning any new skill or habit, it takes purposeful effort to establish compassionate habits. Eventually it becomes effortless.
A fight on the yard
An incarcerated person describes the disruption caused by a fight in the prison yard.
Ingratitude
A student struggles with being hurt by the ingratitude of others. Venerable Chodron suggests meditating on one of “The Eight Verses of Mind Training.”
Mind training
Covering the sections in Chapter 7 “Cultivating a Compassionate Intention” and “Mind Training.”
Open Heart, Clear Mind study guide
Study guide to the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, a foundational and profound introduction to the Buddha’s teachings.