An Open-Hearted Life (2017-present)
Ongoing teachings based on An Open-Hearted Life given at Sravasti Abbey’s monthly Sharing the Dharma Day since April 2017. Co-written with clinical psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts.
Root Text
Equalizing and exchanging self and others
Venerable Thubten Chodron Equalizing ourselves and others means recognizing that others wish for joy and freedom from misery is just as strong and equally important as our own.
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The kindness of others
Venerable Thubten Samten Contemplating the kindness of others promotes a feeling of being connected and establishes a firm foundation for developing love and compassion.
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Meditation on precious human life
Venerable Sangye Khadro Meditating on the good circumstances of a precious human rebirth inspires us to use our lives wisely, in ways that are more meaningful and beneficial.
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The disadvantages of self-centeredness
Decreasing self-centeredness broadens our view beyond ourselves and changes our relationship with others and the world.
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Rules of the universe and the benefits of cheri...
How to identify our personal "Rules of the Universe" and their connection to the self-centered thought. And how cherishing others is a source of joy…
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Meditation on ways to understand impermanence
A guided meditation on five ways to understand impermanence as described in the book "The Foundation of Buddhist Practice."
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Exchanging self and others and taking and giving
How the taking and giving meditation is a powerful tool for eradicating self-centeredness and cultivating love and compassion towards all beings equally.
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Meditation on death
A guided meditation to help clarify priorities in life in order to live wisely and make life meaningful.
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Self-compassion
What it means to have self-compassion and how it helps to cultivate compassion for others. The three components of self-compassion.
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Meditation on compassion and personal distress
Meditation on distinguishing between compassion and personal distress at the suffering of others with ways to increase compassion and remedy personal distress.
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Working with judgement and partiality
A look at the source of our judgement and bias, its influence on interactions, and how we can recondition ourselves to see others more accurately.
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Meditation on the kindness of others
Venerable Thubten Chonyi A guided meditation to bring awareness of being connected to others and being the recipient of their kindness.
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