Self-Compassion and How to Practice It
What is Self-Compassion? Compassion is an open-hearted response to suffering. It is the instinctual desire to want to end the...
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Why Compassion Matters More Than Ever (Having Empathy) The science of compassion says the desire to relieve the suffering of...
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The Interrelationship between Wisdom and Compassion in Buddhism It could be said that the essence of Mahayana Buddhism is the...
read moreWhat is true, unconditional, genuine compassion? Sometimes, when we witness a person or animal in a difficult situation, we feel...
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Meditation Can Make You Less Personally Biased Meditation is a deeply personal practice, and yet it has an important role...
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We Are Not What We Think (And The Idea of Selflessness) We know from our experience that everything is always...
read moreWhat is the Meaning of Bodhisattva? Definition, Origins & Practices The bodhisattva seated in meditation is among the most iconic...
read more4 Heart Practices Meditation I think when I first came to practice, probably for the first couple years, I sat...
read moreUnderstanding Empathy and Compassion
Compassion is a multidimensional process with four key components Compassion is the heartfelt wish to help others become free of...
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How to develop compassion in a contemplative way, free from suffering The best approach to compassion is probably through love....
read moreThe causes of happiness and the role of love in developing connections One of the main causes of happiness is...
read moreTonglen Meditation – How to Practice
Laying a foundation for active compassion in your meditation practice Tonglen is an ancient form of meditation that focuses on...
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How is lovingkindness different from love in meditation practice? In our culture, “love” is a loaded word. We usually think...
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What are the Four Immeasurables in Buddhism? — An Introduction As meditators, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of...
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A simple and profound lovingkindness meditation to practice every day What is lovingkindness meditation? Often presented as a complement to...
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