grief
Advice and reflections about the causes of grief and how to work through the grieving process following changes that we do not welcome, such as the death of a loved one.
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Incarcerated people The liberation of self-forgiveness
An incarcerated person shares his experience of transforming self-hatred to open up his heart for…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Transforming the judgmental mind
Can we really hold all beings dear, even those whose actions are harmful? These talks…
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Owning up, but with hope
An incarcerated person talks about the changes he has made in his life since being…
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Loss of a loved one to suicide
Healing from a loved one's suicide by transforming the traumatic experience into a cause for…
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Dealing with grief
Exploring the causes of grief and how to work through the grieving process.
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When our spiritual mentors pass away
A exchange with an old friend about experiencing the deaths of spiritual teachers.
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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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Transforming grief into gratitude and love
A letter from an incarcerated person on coping with the death of his best friend…
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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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Riding the roller coaster
Daily practice helps us recognize the problems that our mind creates for us.
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Preparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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