Opening Our Hearts During This Pandemic

In these difficult times, the taking and giving practice, or tonglen, can be effective for reducing fear and anxiety. Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to an email asking about how to do the taking and the giving practice for people we feel aversion towards.

Working Together to Care for Others

Venerable Thubten Chonyi shares a lullaby especially dedicated for all front line health care workers. It’s inspired by the work of Master Cheng Yen, founder of Tzu Chi hospitals in Taiwan, who believes in the power of human compassion.

Dealing with Grief During a Pandemic

Venerable Thubten Jigme, who worked as a nurse for over 35 years, talks about using Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-ross’ model to work with our feelings of grief during this coronavirus pandemic.

The Power of Prayer During a Pandemic

Yang Mulia Sangye Khadro membagikan beberapa saran dari Khadro-la Rangjung Neljorma tentang praktik menghadapi pandemi.
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Connecting More Deeply During This Pandemic

Venerable Thubten Samten shares a poem about using this time at home to reconnect with our children, family, and community.

Dharma Lessons From COVID 19

Venerable Thubten Chodron reads a letter from a woman who has learned many lessons from COVID-19.

Compassion Beyond Borders

Venerable Thubten Tsultrim is in awe of how the worldwide community has come together to support each other during this coronavirus pandemic.

Kasih Sayang yang Berani

Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to a nurse who is a long-time Dharma practitioner but is having panic attacks because she will be taking care of COVID-19 patients.

The Simile of the Mirage

Venerable Sangye Khadro follows up with the verse from the “Vajra Cutter Sutra” and links the simile of the mirage to the current pandemic.

Caring for Others Means Caring for Ourselves

Venerable Thubten Chodron talks about the benefits that come from letting go of our preferences in support of the greater good. She uses the example of how Buddhist monastics train in seeing themselves as part of the wider collection of all living beings.