guilt

Teachings on working with the feeling of guilt from a Buddhist perspective.

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Contentment and Happiness

Building confidence and resilience with joy

Learn to base your confidence on your good motivation instead of what others say and…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Precepts free the mind

An explanation of the lay precepts with examples of different cultural mindsets.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Uncovering unrealistic expectations

A discussion about unrealistic expectations that can interfere with Dharma practice and ordained life.

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Exploring Monastic Life 2022

Am I good enough?

Feelings of inadequacy can be counteracted using the founding values of Sravasti Abbey.

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Love and Self-esteem

The path to self-acceptance

Learn to let go of unrealistic expectations and develop good qualities by practicing self-acceptance and…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2020-21

Guilt, shame, and forgiveness

A question and answer session on the topic of guilt, shame and forgiveness as related…

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Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

Spiritual advice on practical matters

The first of three talks based on the book "Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness." Commentary…

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Retreatants with Venerable Chodron at the Phendeling Centre teaching.
Living with an Open Heart

Examining our expectations of others

With a realistic view of others—friends and family and coworkers—we can avoid disappointment and conflict,…

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Cultivating Compassion

Healing the mind

How to cultivate compassion in healthy and sustainable ways that benefit both ourselves and others.

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Dark clouds with a little blue sky showing through
On Self-Worth

Being present

A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…

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