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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Compassion for oneself, compassion for others
How we can overcome self-hatred and self-criticism and learn to be more kind and friendly…
View PostOpen heart, clear mind
Practical advice on how we can apply Buddhist psychology to improve the quality of our…
View PostKindness in practice
How might we respond with kindness towards others no matter what situations arise?
View PostCultivating loving-kindness
Practical ways to cultivate kindness towards ourselves and others in our daily lives.
View PostThanks for the Dharma Dispatch
A letter of thanks for the latest edition of Dharma Dispatch, a newsletter the Abbey…
View PostAre sentient beings already Buddhas?
Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra,…
View PostCompassion as an antidote to low-self esteem
How compassion works as an antidote to low self-esteem.
View PostMeditation on fear of compassion
A reflection on fear of compassion and how to overcome it.
View PostCompassion for difficult people
A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.
View PostIntroduction to Chenrezig
An introduction to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and begins an explanation of the Four-Arm…
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