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Becoming a Bodhisattva – HIGHLIGHT
Monthly Dharma Teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche At the core of the Mahayana Buddhist teachings is the crown jewel of bodhichitta. This is the supreme thought, the highest possible concept that the mind can generate. Bodhichitta is the intention to bring all sentient beings to enlightenment. The person ... continuePosted February 15, 2013 by Editor
Self-Esteem or Self-Compassion? – HIGHLIGHT
by Iektje van Bolhuis As a student of the dharma and psychology, I get very excited to find that many recent research findings are remarkably consistent with dharma teachings. Recently, I published the following blog on my work website about research findings on self-compassion. This is a ... continuePosted September 8, 2011 by
Six Ways to Lasting Happiness – HIGHLIGHT
By Sakyong Mipham Bodhichitta has many translations: “mind of enlightenment,” “seed of enlightenment,” “awakened heart,” “open heart.” It is a venerable word and a venerable practice that has been done for thousands of years. When we think of bodhichitta, we have a hard time putting a shape ... continuePosted December 24, 2010 by Editor
LGBTQ Path: Confidence and Compassion – HIGHLIGHT
Joe Schoech interviews Acharya Eric Spiegel, who along with Acharya Eve Rosenthal will be leading Confidence & Compassion: An LGBTQ Weekend, May 7th-9th at Karme Choling. Your upcoming program here at Karme Choling is called Confidence and Compassion, what’s the relationship between those two qualities? Compassion ... continuePosted April 23, 2010 by
Tender Heart in the American Military – HIGHLIGHT
By Jon Kirkendall “I’m scared,” said the six-year old boy. “Why are you scared?” I asked. “Because my dad is dead and I’ll never see him again, and coming to TAPS means knowing that.” We were sitting in a circle in a conference room at a resort hotel on the ... continuePosted August 12, 2009 by Editor
Video: Compassion, by Sakyong Mipham
In this video, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche describes how true compassion for others inspires happiness in us, whatever the circumstance. continuePosted February 20, 2009 by Jennifer Holder