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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Incarcerated people Forgiving and apologizing
What it means to look within oneself sincerely in order to forgive and apologize others…
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The liberation of self-forgiveness
An incarcerated person shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Transforming the judgmental mind
Can we really hold all beings dear, even those whose actions are harmful? These talks…
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Curing our self-centeredness
Compassion can serve as a powerful antidote to our self-preoccupation and free us from our…
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Making decisions for long term benefit
How to find true long term happiness by acting ethically and benefiting others.
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Ethical conduct and motivation
The meaning of happiness, how anger and attachment cause suffering, and the benefits of a…
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Taking the practice home
What to do after completing the workshop and a dedication of merit including a recitation…
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Dharma advice
Where to go when we have a Dharma questions and some practical practice advice.
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Apologies and forgiveness
What it means to apologize and how to make and receive apologies, what forgiveness is…
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