Teaching the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering those related to the far-reaching practice of fortitude.
Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 19-20
Tag Archives | forgiveness
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.
What matters at the time of death
Cutting the cord of attachment and aversion so that we can be free from petty concerns at the time of death.
Making wise choices in life
How our actions have effects on ourselves and others, and how to make wise decisions with the understanding of karma in mind.
The happiness of an open-hearted life
By opening our heart to others our life becomes more meaningful and harmonious. A look at the attitudes and actions that help us open our hearts.
