forgiveness
Teachings on the meaning of forgiveness from a Buddhist perspective, which involves releasing our anger and letting go of grudges for our own wellbeing and others’ benefit.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Healing from the heart
The restorative justice movement shows it's possible to let go of anger and develop compassion…
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Precepts free the mind
An explanation of the lay precepts with examples of different cultural mindsets.
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Apologizing and forgiving
How to engage in apologizing and forgiving as part of the practice of compassion.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Meditation on forgiving
A guided meditation on forgiving, how to let go of painful thoughts and feelings of…
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Guilt, shame, and forgiveness
A question and answer session on the topic of guilt, shame and forgiveness as related…
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Immeasurable joy
The meaning of immeasurable joy, its near and far enemies, and the antidotes to apply…
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Removing barriers to forgiveness
Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions
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The four opponent powers
Explaining the four opponent powers of purification, and encouraging us to take responsibility for our…
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Stories of forgiveness
Continuing with the Gift of Forgiveness retreat, discussing various stories of forgiveness to illustrate the…
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Understanding disturbing emotions
Leading a question and answer session and exploring how to understand our disturbing emotions so…
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The disadvantages of holding grudges
Beginning the Gift of Forgiveness retreat, discussing the disadvantages of anger, overcoming a culture of…
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