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Desire and happiness
The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the…
View PostCalming the mind, simplifying our lives
How to work with our minds, looking internally at the causes of problems, and decrease…
View PostPali tradition and noble path
The 16 aspects of the four noble truths in the Pali tradition, focusing on the…
View PostThird and fourth noble truths
The remaining eight aspects of the third and fourth noble truths of true cessations and…
View PostFour noble truths: An overview
An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight…
View PostChapter 1: Verses 1-10
The benefits of reflecting on death, how to contemplate death with wisdom, and refuting misconceptions…
View PostThe silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
View PostThe golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
View PostCauses of happiness
The near and far enemies of love and the true causes of happiness that we…
View PostThe kindness of sentient beings
How to reflect on the kindness of all sentient beings, including our enemies, at both…
View PostDefining love and happiness
Examining how we define "love" and "happiness," why we like friends, have apathy for strangers,…
View PostCompassion 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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