purification
Teachings on practices that mitigate the force of our destructive actions, in particular on the four opponent powers. This is a four-step practice involving: 1) regretting our mistake, 2) restoring the relationship by generating a positive attitude towards the one we harmed, 3) resolving to avoid the harmful action in the future, and 4) doing some sort of remedial behavior.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron 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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Karma is not cast in concrete
The importance of engaging in the four opponent powers as soon as we recognize that…
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The six preliminary practices, part 2
Continuation of the six practices to prepare the body and mind for meditation. The traditional…
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Taking precepts
Working with our attachment to approval by counteracting self-centered thoughts, and the various types of…
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Ethical conduct on the path
Where ethical conduct fits into the Buddhist path, and the benefits of practicing ethical conduct.
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Creating the causes for happiness
How the long-term view of creating causes for our future happiness helps us to be…
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Purification: The four opponent powers
A psychological tool for self-forgiveness and making amends for our negative actions of body, speech,…
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Appreciating our opportunities
A motivation on appreciating all the causes and conditions for our precious human rebirth, and…
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Mindfulness and antidotes to hindrances
How reflecting on the kindness of others motivates our spiritual practice and sets the context…
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What is karma?
A meditation for the Daily Dharma Gathering on the four general characteristics of karma.
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Transforming anger
How to change our perspective about suffering to stop anger from arising. Verses 70-79 of…
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Facing harm with fortitude
The inappropriateness of anger in response to others' contempt and harmful actions. Verses 52-69 of…
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