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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Forgiveness

Forgiving ourselves and others

How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…

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Forgiveness

Antidotes to anger

The third of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Forgiveness

Anger versus clarity

The second of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Forgiveness

Retreating from anger

The first of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Healing Anger

My favorite pastime: complaining

We can develop bodhicitta by practicing self-compassion, awareness of inner feelings, and motivation to change.

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Forgiveness

Kindness and forgiveness

Forgiving is an act of letting go of our own anger. We cultivate compassion by…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2011

Visualizations and Brahma’s request

Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…

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Forgiveness

The heart of forgiveness

What forgiveness is and practical advice on how to cultivate it.

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On Working with Afflictions

A new friendship

A remarkable story of treating a drunken thief with dignity and compassion instead of responding…

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On Impermanence

A treasured possession

A retreatant shares on how she lost a valued piece of jewelry but gained an…

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