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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Peace and justice after September 11
Dealing with fear and moving forward with compassion after the September 11, 2001 attacks on…
View PostGood friendships
How to develop characteristics and qualities that make us a better friend.
View PostPractical ethics
Buddhist views on various forms of killing, ethical behavior in sexual relationships, and on changing…
View PostTraditions of Buddhism
Common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha’s teachings.
View PostDealing with depression
How putting our life into perspective through spiritual practice can help with depression.
View PostHealing anger in times of conflict
A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…
View PostSubduing anger
Story of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's interaction with a group of Los Angeles inner…
View PostCompassion after September 11
Applying the Dharma to deal with difficult emotions after the September 11 attacks on the…
View PostThe purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
View PostGuided meditations on the lamrim
A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
View PostGuided meditations on the lamrim in Spanish
Introduction to the Buddhist view Mind is the source of happiness and pain Mind is…
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