grief
Advice and reflections about the causes of grief and how to work through the grieving process following changes that we do not welcome, such as the death of a loved one.
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Sorrow and Hope
A prayer to Kuan Yin, a female manifestation of the Buddha of Compassion, in light…
View PostBeing a friend to yourself
Cultivating self-acceptance, letting go of false thoughts about ourselves and caring for others leads to…
View PostA Buddhist approach to helping the dying
An interview covering the Buddhist perspective on death, helping others create good karma before death…
View PostThe power of optimism
Rejoicing in the positive mental states and good hearts of Abbey friends.
View PostLiving with loss
Change is the reality of our existence but we are shocked when it happens. Examining…
View PostAdvice for Dharma practice
A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…
View PostConnecting with compassion
How important it is to acknowledge past mistakes and harms done in order to truly…
View PostDealing with grief and loss
Fresh perspectives on how to work with changes that we do not welcome.
View PostReview of Chapter 1
A review of Chapter 1 of Aryadeva's "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" focuses on…
View PostPractices for the deceased
Practices we can do to benefit those who have recently passed into the bardo so…
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