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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Concentration in the Pali tradition
Explaining Concentration in the Pali Tradition, and beginning the description ofFour Brahmaviharas, teaching from Chapter…
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Review of obstacles and antidotes
Reviewing Chapter 7 on "Obstacles and Antidotes" to Cultivating Serenity.
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What if everything you’re chasing is the problem?
Exploring how to live with wisdom and compassion in a modern world.
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Immeasurable compassion
The benefits of compassion and obstacles to this virtuous mental state.
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Review: Qualities of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
Reviewing from the second chapter, the ten powers, Dharmakirti’s syllogisms proving the Buddha as a…
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Reviewing the qualities of the Three Jewels
Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.
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Concentration in the Pali tradition
Completing Chapter 8, covering words of advice and commencing Chapter 9, describing concentration in Pali…
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How to help all beings
How developing bodhicitta enables us to use our life to benefit others.
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