compassion
Compassion is the wish for sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes. Posts include teachings and meditations on how to develop and increase compassion.
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The four establishments of mindfulness
Beginning Chapter 12 on the four establishments of mindfulness: mindfulness of body, feeling, mind, and…
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Compassion in troubled times
The true meaning of compassion and how developing this quality benefits ourselves and others.
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Cultivating a daily meditation practice
How cultivating a daily meditation practice can help us find emotional balance.
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Bodhicitta
How overcoming the self-centered thought and seeing the kindness of others leads to happiness.
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Good teacher, good student
How our spiritual mentors benefit us and how we can recognize and repay their kindness.
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A Precious Crystal Rosary
An English translation of the original Tibetan text by the famed Mongolian master Lobsang Tayang.
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A Dad’s Words: When Dharma and Your Kids Mix
A reflection on Dharma and the family, written by a student of Venerable Chodron's.
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The five absorption factors
Explaining the importance of the five absorption factors which antidote the five hindrances, continuing the…
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The four Pali Brahmaviharas
Explaining how the four immeasurables are taken as objects for cultivating serenity and dhyanas in…
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Concentration in the Pali tradition
Explaining Concentration in the Pali Tradition, and beginning the description ofFour Brahmaviharas, teaching from Chapter…
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Review of obstacles and antidotes
Reviewing Chapter 7 on "Obstacles and Antidotes" to Cultivating Serenity.
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What if everything you’re chasing is the problem?
Exploring how to live with wisdom and compassion in a modern world.
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