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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Practices for preparing for death
A brief introduction to preparatory practices for death, including 7-point mind training (lojong) and taking…
View PostBe your own therapist
How to pay attention to, identify, and unpack the thoughts that inform our emotions in…
View PostIntroduction to the taking and giving meditation
Overcoming self-centredness, a major obstacle to doing the taking and giving meditation.
View PostNo real owner of suffering
Commentary on verses about the equality of one’s own and others’ suffering.
View PostCompassion in action: a life of service
Reflections on being part of the first generation of Western monastics and what it means…
View PostWhy do I protect myself and not others?
Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering…
View PostDispelling all suffering
How it is possible to have a mind that wishes to dispel the suffering of…
View PostOthers are as important as ourselves
Explanation of the first three points of the nine-point equalizing self and others meditation.
View PostThe four maras
Continuing the review of Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential," describing the four maras.
View PostHealing from the heart
The restorative justice movement shows it's possible to let go of anger and develop compassion…
View PostLive each day with loving-kindness
Practical tips on how to bring loving-kindness into our daily lives and interpersonal relationships.
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