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 What mental factors protect trust?
Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…
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Healing broken trust
In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…
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Benefits of forgiveness
The benefits of forgiveness and remembering the kindness of our parents.
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Notes on preparing for a loved one’s death
What we can do to support loved ones through the dying process, at the time…
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Forgiving ourselves and others
How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…
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Antidotes to anger
The third of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…
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Anger versus clarity
The second of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…
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Retreating from anger
The first of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…
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My favorite pastime: complaining
We can develop bodhicitta by practicing self-compassion, awareness of inner feelings, and motivation to change.
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Kindness and forgiveness
Forgiving is an act of letting go of our own anger. We cultivate compassion by…
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Visualizations and Brahma’s request
Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…
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