depression
Teachings on the mental affliction of depression, including its causes and antidotes.
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Gena Butler - Jun 18, 2011
Gena Butler Getting back on track
Studying the Dharma can give us insight into how our self-imposed pain leads to more…
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Working with emotions
Practical advice from personal experience on the medicine to apply to an afflicted mind.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The three characteristics
A look at the characteristics in life that are unsatisfactory, and how to relate to…
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Transforming depression and anxiety
Recognizing how thoughts fuel emotions, how happiness and suffering originate within the mind, and cultivating…
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Tracy Morgan
- Oct 24, 2009
My precious opportunity
Instead of becoming depressed after her cancer diagnosis, a student shares how support from community,…
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Impermanence, dukkha and selflessness
Questions and answers on the first seal followed by teachings on the second seal: all…
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Contemplating impermanence
Introduction to the Heart Sutra, the four seals of Buddhism, and teachings on the first…
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Karma and compassion: Part 2 of 2
The four immeasurables (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) as antidotes to negative karma.
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Fear about the world
Anxiety about the state of the world can be eased by reflecting on the kindness…
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Taking advantage of our precious human life
Meditating on the 10 advantages of a precious human life can lift us out of…
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Explanation of the Manjushri sadhana
An explanation of the Manjushri sadhana and resources for doing the retreat from afar.
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