Tag: compassion
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Paramita – Diligence 2
We are new concluding up our work with the Virtue of Diligence – Enthusiastic Perseverance. Here is what Webster says about Perseverance: Continued effort to do or achieve something despite…
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Paramita – Generosity 1
We have decided to focus on the Six Paramitas or Six Transcendental Virtues from the Buddhist tradition for the next few pages. As John Makransky states in his book, Awakening…
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Spacious Mind – Spacious Heart
This week’s words are by Frans Stiene from an article titled “Spacious Mind Spacious Heart.” In many spiritual traditions, the essence of the mind-heart is symbolized by space. But why…
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Self-Care
Part of our spiritual life is to work towards the care and well-being of others; to have the intention to ease the suffering of all beings. Sometimes, we may focus…
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Right Attitude IV
The New Year is usually a time for setting intentions, making resolutions, and active engagement with our vision for the coming year. I am going to suggest only one resolution……
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Qualities of Our True Nature I
Recently, we have been contemplating and discussing the concept of the ego as “The Veil That Obscures Who We Are.” So, what is it that is being “veiled?” What is…
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On the Spot Tonglen
I have mentioned the practice called On the Spot Tonglen. This is a practice taught by several teachers to help deal with difficult situations that arise in our lives. I…
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No One’s Listening
Did you ever have the feeling that while you were talking, no one was listening? Well, last Wednesday, during our online weekly meditation, after the initial ten minutes or so,…
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