guilt
Teachings on working with the feeling of guilt from a Buddhist perspective.
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Self-centeredness and compassion
How to examine our mind closely so we understand what to take responsibility for and…
View PostTaking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
View PostLaziness that interferes with practice
How laziness interferes with Dharma practice. What it means to be kind to ourselves and…
View PostChenrezig retreat discussion: Part 2
A discussion on the many aspects of karma; purifying negative actions through four opponent powers.
View PostPurifying our wrong actions
Explanation of generating regret for our past actions and making a determination not to repeat…
View PostPath of purification: Vajrasattva practice
Introduction to the Vajrasattva practice including how to visualize and the meaning of the mantra,…
View PostDiscontent and contentment
Our society conditions us to believe that what we do, have or are is never…
View PostThree beneficial mental factors
Good ethical discipline is the basis of (1) respect for ourselves and (2) consideration for…
View PostCompassion through the dying process
Many issues surround the end of life for caregivers as well as the dying. A…
View PostEthics and the other perfections
How the far-reaching attitude of ethics is practiced in each of the other far-reaching attitudes.
View PostThe Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health
Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…
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