depression
Teachings on the mental affliction of depression, including its causes and antidotes.
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The three characteristics
A look at the characteristics in life that are unsatisfactory, and how to relate to…
View PostTransforming depression and anxiety
Recognizing how thoughts fuel emotions, how happiness and suffering originate within the mind, and cultivating…
View PostMy precious opportunity
Instead of becoming depressed after her cancer diagnosis, a student shares how support from community,…
View PostImpermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
View PostContemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
View PostKarma and compassion: Part 2 of 2
The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.
View PostFear about the world
Anxiety about the state of the world can be eased by reflecting on the kindness…
View PostTaking advantage of our precious human life
Meditating on the 10 advantages of a precious human life can lift us out of…
View PostExplanation of the Manjushri sadhana
An explanation of the Manjushri sadhana and resources for doing the retreat from afar.
View PostVerse 19-4: Antidote to depression
How meditating on precious human life results in constant awareness of how fortunate we are,…
View PostHow to live in modern times
A Buddhist perspective on contemporary issues ranging from fundamentalism to the environment.
View PostDepression and Buddha nature
A person in prison gives advice to a student with depression from his own personal…
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