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Bodhicitta, the awakened heart, compels us to follow the Buddhist path to the very end, to help free not just...
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Tonglen is a Tibetan term that means ‘giving and taking.’ This beautiful meditation is a mind training exercise not only...
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The meditation practice that takes you deeper We begin meditating by developing the ability to keep our mind in the...
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The Meaning of Equanimity in Buddhism Equanimity is a central theme of Buddhist philosophy. We can cultivate equanimity with meditation,...
read moreWhat’s My Motivation? Practicing Buddhism
Purifying our Motivation Along the Buddhist Path Most of us turn toward spirituality because we want to live happier, more...
read moreThe Meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism (End of Suffering Explained) The various Buddhist traditions differ in their interpretation of nirvana,...
read moreSamsara Definition And Meaning in Buddhism Until we are awakened, we live in samsara. Habit keeps us trapped in this...
read moreWhat are the four reminders in Buddhism? The four reminders or contemplations are very powerful and productive because they lead...
read moreThe science of Buddhist psychology (awakening and liberation) When the Buddha interacted with people over twenty-five hundred years ago, he...
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read moreWhy Is The Eightfold Path Important? (Putting an End to Suffering) Buddhism offers a map, a path of practice. This...
read moreThe Health Benefits of Compassion
Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...
read moreUnderstanding the Accumulation of Merit and Wisdom
Why accumulating merit and wisdom is important When we intentionally develop positive qualities, we’re building a certain spiritual force, a...
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