guilt
Teachings on working with the feeling of guilt from a Buddhist perspective.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The path to self-acceptance
Learn to let go of unrealistic expectations and develop good qualities by practicing self-acceptance and…
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Guilt, shame, and forgiveness
A question and answer session on the topic of guilt, shame and forgiveness as related…
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Spiritual advice on practical matters
The first of three talks based on the book "Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness." Commentary…
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Examining our expectations of others
With a realistic view of others—friends and family and coworkers—we can avoid disappointment and conflict,…
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Verse 105: The excellent action
Rejoicing to dispel the jealous mind and create skies of merit!
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Healing the mind
How to cultivate compassion in healthy and sustainable ways that benefit both ourselves and others.
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Incarcerated people Being present
A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…
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Verse 10: Misleading friends
Misleading friends appear kind but encourage us away from our ethics and principles and can…
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Notes on preparing for a loved one’s death
What we can do to support loved ones through the dying process, at the time…
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Forgiving ourselves and others
How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 8-10
The first of the vows concerning far-reaching ethical conduct have to do with our relationship…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers: Part 1
An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…
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