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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Venerable Thubten Semkye Dedication for a meaningful life
This talk is dedicated to the purpose and meaning of the life of Don Wackerly…
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Incarcerated people A final farewell
An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Ruminating: living in the past and future
How ruminating interferes with meditation and being mindful of the present.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Karma ripening
Considering the death penalty and the justice system after clemency for a man on death…
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Susan Otto - Sep 10, 2010
Susan Otto A death row attorney on her work
An attorney for a man facing execution speaks about the transformative power of the Buddha's…
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Monastic life changes: Relationships
Developing compassion for self and others with wisdom for the long term. Learning to work…
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Noble eightfold path and the four noble truths
How the concept of renunciation is misunderstood.
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Living in a monastic environment
Opening the 2010 Exploring Monastic Life program with a talk on the practical aspects of…
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Mary Grace Lentz Done with the detour
Without renouncing her householder responsibilities, she continues to deepen her understanding of how to perfectly…
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Marriage: helping each other grow
How attachment and the self-centered attitude cause problems in relationships. The importance of trust and…
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