The Buddha had an answer for those who believed in the innate superiority of certain groups of people. His teachings show the ways we are all equal.
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“An Open-Hearted Life”: Compassion and interdependence
When we see that we are inextricably interconnected we will see that caring for others is more crucial than ever before.
Hold me close
A student’s poem analyzes how our personal attachments hold us back from developing compassion for all beings.
Meeting adversity with joy
Advice on how to face anger and hatred with calm and creativity.
We all can overcome our wrong views
A story of a man who used to be a white supremacist and transformed his hate into compassion.
“An Open-Hearted Life”: Why we need compassion
In the face of human hardship, compassion is the only response that makes sense. It has a ripple effect touching and influencing the others around us.
The six far-reaching practices
Venerable Thubten Semkye teaches on the six far-reaching practices, focusing on why they are the core bodhisattva practices that will lead us to awakening.
Learning from illness
A Dharma student contemplates his experiences while in the hospital.
“An Open-Hearted Life”: Setting our motivation
Pausing to cultivate a compassionate motivation before we act transforms our mental state, assists us to make wise decisions and enhances our lives.
Loving kindness and compassion in daily life
The meaning of loving kindness and compassion, and how we can practice them in daily life with a joyful mind.