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 Great compassion
Just as love is the thought that we want all beings to have happiness, so…
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Heart-warming love
It is possible to see all beings, whether they are friends, enemies, or strangers, as…
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A Buddhist nun in high school
Questions and answers from students about Buddhism and monastic life.
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Advice for newcomers to the Dharma
Tips on how to act in Dharma centers. Figuring out what to study and practice.…
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Report on “Nuns in the West I”
Dialogue of spiritual themes with Catholic sisters and Buddhist nuns.
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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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