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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Bodhicitta: Advantages and prerequisites
More of the many advantages of bodhicitta as well as how to cultivate equanimity, a…
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The altruistic intention
An examination of the practices in common with advanced level practitioners starts by first considering…
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Drikung Chhöje Jigten Gönpo - Feb 22, 1993
Drikung Chhöje Jigten Gönpo Praise of the Teacher, the Buddha, Through His 12 Deeds
An extended homage to Shakyamuni Buddha, describing his many activities in spreading the Dharma, from…
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The 12 links and the four noble truths
We die because we are born. To cease the cycle of death and rebirth, cease…
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The 12 links of dependent arising: Overview
I want to be happy and I deserve to be happy, but I’m not going…
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The Mind and Life IV conference: Sleeping, dreaming,...
Why are we dreaming? When does death occur? It is possible to transform sleep time…
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Practice virtue, avoid non-virtue
Developing a long-term perspective helps us gain clarity about the results of our actions.
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Motivation and karma
Looking at karma within the three levels of motivation on the path, and describing karma…
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Sister Donald Corcoran
- Sep 30, 1991
A Benedictine’s view
A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.
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The lower realms
An in-depth look at the lower realms, the causes for rebirth there, and the benefits…
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Visualizing the merit field and offering the seven-l...
How to set up the meditation session by doing the refuge visualization, contemplating the four…
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The Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health
Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…
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