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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What is Happiness? (Part 2)
As our scientific knowledge advances, it's important to keep ethical conduct as our focus.
View PostWhat is Happiness? (Part 3)
Happiness comes from our perspective, not from external sense objects or people.
View PostSlow things down and give them some space
How to slow down to prevent reactions we may regret.
View PostMeditation on replacing judgement with compassion
Training the mind to view others with compassion rather than finding faults.
View PostRefuge and the excellent qualities of the Buddha
Explaining how the three jewels are worthy objects of refuge, teaching from Chapter 9.
View PostContemplating the lower realms
Explaining the suffering of hell beings, animals and hungry ghosts, continuing the teaching from Chapter…
View PostReflections on my good fortune
That I have been able to communicate with you for this long is very special.…
View PostFour puzzling points
Explaining the four puzzling points, from the section, "A Puzzle", in Chapter 13.
View Post“Courageous Compassion” book launch
Overview of the topics in the book and their significance.
View PostMeditation on compassion as the antidote to the crit...
A guided meditation on replacing a judgmental attitude with compassion.
View PostThe power of compassion, part 4
Developing bodhicitta through equalizing and exchanging self and others.
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