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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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His Holiness touching his forehead to the head of a Catholic monk.
Interfaith Dialogue

Religious diversity and religious harmony

Speaking with people of differing religious beliefs gives us the chance to grow. How do…

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A bouquet of white lilacs in a mason jar.
Dealing with Grief

A prayer for my mother

The loss of a loved one can be painful. Help soothe the pain with this…

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Times Square
On Attachment

Circus

The overwhelming effect of social media and technology, making one's daily life feel like a…

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Photo of Venerable Saxena, smiling.
Interfaith Dialogue

Dharma masala

Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.

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Prison cell with the words 'Prison poetry IV" superimposed over it.
Prison Poetry

Prison poetry IV

Poems written by incarcerated people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.

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Sneaker with the label 'Bat Shoes' on it.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

The Ronco label maker

Seeing all sentient beings with equanimity and not judging others opens one's heart and mind…

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A group of people, hugging.
Dharma Poetry

Falling in love with everyone

A poem on loving all sentient beings.

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Invitation to a high school reunion.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Reunion

An incarcerated person begins to release his own worldly concerns of materialism, reputation, and praise.

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Interfaith Dialogue

In the land of identities

What is identity? Past experience does not have to determine what we do now. Examining…

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Woman holding flowers.
On Working with Afflictions

Getting back on track

Studying the Dharma can give us insight into how our self-imposed pain leads to more…

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A page from a book about Zen.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Hermitage

The path to awakening can start anywhere, at any time.

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Close up of Kwan Yin's face
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Kwan Yin

A person in prison reflects on the many forms of the bodhisattva Kwan Yin.

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