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 Equanimity: The foundation of bodhicitta
Before we can cultivate love and compassion, we have to be able to get rid…
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Incarcerated people Deserving love
Reasons why people do not feel worthy of love. Having compassion and love for oneself…
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Getting back on track
Some ups and downs in Dharma practice, and a bit of "muscle ache" after getting…
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Inspiration to ordain
Venerable Chodron was interviewed by Mahabodhi Society of USA about the benefits of monastic life…
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Responding to war with peace
How to work with disturbing emotions that arise in response to a contemporary war.
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Preparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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Meditating on the four immeasurables
Developing love for all sentient beings, cultivating gratitude, and a discussion about karma.
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Introducing the four immeasurables
The meaning of immeasurable equanimity and love and the significance of the word "all" when…
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Why Buddhism?
Buddha's teachings attract people who are looking for a spiritual practice that creates inner peace…
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Living without fear
Identifying and managing fear and anxiety can liberate us to generate greater compassion towards others.
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Taking and giving: instruction and guided meditation
Explanation of the taking and giving meditation for developing love and compassion, followed by a…
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