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Equalizing and Exchanging Self for Other

What better day than today on Halloween to practice Bodhicitta? But no trick or treat, rather, treat and treat! The other classic method of cultivating Bodhicitta is more expedient than the seven-step method talked about […]

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Eco-centricity

Each one of us sees ourself as the center of the universe. Animals do too. This is ego-centricity. We all try to find happiness and eschew pain. It is all based on the delusion of […]

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Kindness goes a lond way

Kindness goes a long way. It means respect. It means gratitude. It means forgiveness. It means compassion. It means love. It honors everyone’s humanity. Wisdom is even part of kindness. When we are kind, others […]

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Life in the big city called samsara

Sometimes we feel like we are flying. Sometimes we feel like we are drowning. This is life in the big city called samsara. This is just being human, living in the swamp of samsara. Nevertheless, […]

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The natural mind

You can discover the natural mind between thoughts. Look for it. You can also find the natural mind between the inbreath and outbreath. Look for it. Happy Labor Day in America. The natural mind requires […]

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The dharma

Dharma does not just happen while we are sitting on our cushion. It is available all the time. Whatever situation we find ourself is an opportunity to practice the dharma. Especially powerful is transforming our […]