forgiveness
Teachings on the meaning of forgiveness from a Buddhist perspective, which involves releasing our anger and letting go of grudges for our own wellbeing and others’ benefit.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
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The golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
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Compassion and kindness in the face of terrorism
A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…
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The true meaning of forgiveness
Clarifying the meaning of forgiveness and how it allows us to cultivate compassion in difficult…
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Visualization and purification
We need a combination of the awakening activities of the Buddhas and our own effort…
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Re-writing the 12 steps, 8-12
Finishing up re-writing the 12 steps, how purification and confession fit in, and getting in…
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Re-writing the 12 steps, 1-7
How to rely on refuge in the Three Jewels, our inner wisdom and compassion, and…
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Managing anger in a relationship
Anger plays a key part in relationships. Its various manifestations and antidotes are explored in…
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Victoria Thorpe - Dec 29, 2012
Victoria Thorpe The amazing effects of compassion
Compassion is more powerful than anger when working for social justice.
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Buddha’s advice for a better world
Looking at what is really in our hearts. Responding to questions on motivations that one…
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Forgiving after a betrayal
When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…
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The four opponent actions for healing broken trust
Practical steps to restoring a trusting relationship. The four opponent powers specifically in healing trust…
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