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In the wake of Hurricane Katrina
Advice to two Dharma students on extending compassion to those directly suffering and those distressed…
View PostBodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
View PostPrayers for Asian Tsunami victims
Advice to a Dharma student on prayers and practices that can be done to benefit…
View PostThe benefits of love
Developing love in our minds brings benefits, as outlined in Nagarjuna's book The Precious Garland,…
View PostPracticing rejoicing
What we get jealous about, what we do when we get jealous, and how to…
View PostLove and contentment
What it means to be happy, practicing contentment, and practicing generosity with wisdom.
View PostEquanimity and forgiveness
Practicing equanimity with those we dislike, cultivating kindness in everyday life, and what it means…
View PostFundamentals of being a Dharma guide
Core qualities and conditions for a Dharma guide to develop.
View PostHealing anger in times of conflict
A commentary on Healing Anger by His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers direct advice on…
View PostAbbreviated recitations
Recitations to prepare the mind for meditation, to make it receptive for transformation and attaining…
View PostManjushri and the three vehicles
A description of how the Manjushri practice fits within the three vehicles, some historical perspective,…
View PostProstrations to the 35 Buddhas
How to do purification practice and how to visualize the 35 Buddhas.
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