How an optimistic attitude is important in maintaining compassion. A look at different ways to understand, and work with, our emotions.
“An Open-Hearted Life”: The power of optimism and types of emotion
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Helping others feel safe through compassion
Dr. Russel Kolts on the meaning of compassion and building a compassionate culture for people to feel safe.
“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: The nature of the mind
The conventional and ultimate nature of the mind. How phenomena exist in relationship to the mind. By opting out of anger and grudges one finds more peace.
Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 19-20
Teaching the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering those related to the far-reaching practice of fortitude.
Giving up the blame game
How to stop blaming ourselves and others for our problems, develop a broader view of difficult situations and learn to forgive.
Respecting others
A student reflects on how quickly she is willing to give advice, even when unsolicited. In a poem she considers the ego that has no boundaries.
A warm heart in a complex world
In terms of having a kind heart it doesn’t matter if the world is more complex or simple. What matters is if one’s heart is more complex or simple.
Wisdom and compassion in daily life
How to cultivate kindness towards strangers and even our enemies, and how compassion can improve our relationships with ourselves and others.
Grateful mind, happy mind
Skillful ways to transform the dissatisfied mind into one that is content and happy.
Forgiving ourselves
Overcoming low self-esteem and self-criticism to realize our full potential.
