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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Review: Qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
Reviewing from the second chapter, the ten powers, Dharmakirti’s syllogisms proving the Buddha as a…
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Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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Concentration in the Pali tradition
Completing Chapter 8, covering words of advice and commencing Chapter 9, describing concentration in Pali…
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How to help all beings
How developing bodhicitta enables us to use our life to benefit others.
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Mindfulness of feelings, mind, and phenomena
Overview of mindfulness of mind and phenomena plus advice for our practice.
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Taming the monkey mind
How the Buddhist view of life can be applied to everyday challenges within our relationships.
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Curiosity as a catalyst for connecting
How responding to differing views with curiosity can foster meaningful connections.
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Final advice on meditation
Advice for overcoming problems with meditation and signs of a successful practice.
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Staying steady in samsara
How cultivating a mind free from bias, attachment and anger benefits all beings.
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