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Incarcerated people Prison of desire
Finding inner freedom by seeing our shortcomings and working to change oneself.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 7-10
These verses describe how well acquainted we are with our afflictions and how to begin…
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Love, compassion, peace
Common threads of many religious traditions including Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism.
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Sravasti Abbey: Tradition and innovation
Aspirations and visions behind the establishment of Sravasti Abbey.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 1-6
The opening verses describe the symbolism in the text, bodhisattvas and how we differ from…
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Having compassion for yourself
Even in a difficult environment, making changes in one's life for the better will benefit…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Introduction
An introduction to the lojong teachings and a brief overview of the Buddhist worldview as…
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Defusing our hot buttons
Practical advice on how to identify our “buttons”—the expectations and preconceptions that set our anger…
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Friendship
After burning every bridge and pushing away every potential ally, an incarcerated person finds himself…
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Keeping balance
Necessity for cultivating kindness and compassion for others in addition to practicing meditation.
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Giving up married life
An interview with Venable Chodron about how she decided to become a Buddhist nun.
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