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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Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind
Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…
View PostSmall acts of compassion can have big results
The far-reaching effects of small acts of kindness.
View PostMeditation on uncomfortable truths
A guided meditation on facing and dealing with uncomfortable truths.
View PostRefuting a permanent self
A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.
View PostKindness, letting go, and attachment
Exploring how we can change our perspective and our behavior to benefit ourselves and others.
View PostA good motivation is everything
It's important to examine our true motivations and intentions.
View PostHappiness and pain come from the mind
Answering questions about karma, emotions and how to progress on the spiritual path.
View PostEthics, acceptance, and self-esteem
Exploring questions related to ethical conduct, acceptance for others, and how to meditate.
View PostMeditation on compassion and ethical living
A Guided meditation on the relation of ethics to compassion.
View PostCompassion, uncertainty, and listening to uncomforta...
How to become comfortable with uncertainty and open to uncomfortable truths
View PostCultivation of Compassion
How compassion gets us going in the right direction in our life.
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