depression
Teachings on the mental affliction of depression, including its causes and antidotes.
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The golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
View PostCompassion and kindness in the face of terrorism
A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…
View PostCompassion and social engagement
How one can be fully engaged supporting a cause one believes in, yet keep a…
View PostA letter from a listener
A listener and student expresses his view on the current gun situation in America.
View PostCan a gun really protect you?
Can a gun kept at home protect one? Statistics and testimonies related to gun ownership.
View PostFaith leaders united against gun violence
A four-part series of talks based on shocking statistics and testimonies against gun violence in…
View PostThe power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
View PostSafety or guns?
Reflections from a Dharma perspective and a call for civic engagement in response to the…
View PostHope after the Sandy Hook school shooting
Working with difficult emotions and cultivating compassion in response to the shooting at Sandy Hook…
View PostGrieving the Sandy Hook tragedy
A response to a student reeling with emotions after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting,…
View PostDeveloping and sustaining bodhi resolve
Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.
View PostBeginning love with ourselves
Developing warm-heartedness for ourselves first, and then expanding it to others.
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