compassion
Compassion is the wish for sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes. Posts include teachings and meditations on how to develop and increase compassion.
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Geshe Gendun Samdup Advice to Sravasti Abbey’s Monastic Community
In an environment like this, which is so conducive to practice, I feel very joyful…
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Ten questions for Venerable Thubten Chodron
A series of questions on Buddhism, making our practice meaningful, and living the Dharma.
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The four establishments of mindfulness
Beginning Chapter 12 on the four establishments of mindfulness: mindfulness of body, feeling, mind, and…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Compassion in troubled times
The true meaning of compassion and how developing this quality benefits ourselves and others.
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Cultivating a daily meditation practice
How cultivating a daily meditation practice can help us find emotional balance.
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Bodhicitta
How overcoming the self-centered thought and seeing the kindness of others leads to happiness.
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Good teacher, good student
How our spiritual mentors benefit us and how we can recognize and repay their kindness.
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Bhikshu Lobsang Tayang - Feb 28, 2026
Bhikshu Lobsang Tayang A Precious Crystal Rosary
An English translation of the original Tibetan text by the famed Mongolian master Lobsang Tayang.
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Richard Phua
- Feb 21, 2026
A Dad’s Words: When Dharma and Your Kids Mix
A reflection on Dharma and the family, written by a student of Venerable Chodron's.
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The five absorption factors
Explaining the importance of the five absorption factors which antidote the five hindrances, continuing the…
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The four Pali Brahmaviharas
Explaining how the four immeasurables are taken as objects for cultivating serenity and dhyanas in…
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