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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Incarcerated people 
Venerable Thubten Chodron Losing a dear one who was young
A letter from a student questioning the reason for the loss of her younger sister.
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Growing through the Dharma
A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…
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Preparing the mind for tonglen
The importance of meditating on equanimity and the kindness of others before doing the taking…
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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…
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Essentials of monastic life
The heart of ordination is to guide our mind away from negative actions and to…
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Development of the sangha
Relating our ways of being in the world to our state of mind and how…
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Historical evolution of the sangha
Dharma practice means being a balanced human being with self acceptance and ease, not being…
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History of the sangha
The purpose of living in community. The evolution of the sangha and the establishment of…
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A quilt of compassion
Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…
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Seeking liberation while in prison
Lama Zopa Rinpoche comments on the karmic connection those who work with incarcerated people must…
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