2015
A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary.
90 min
CLEAR ALL
A calm mind and even temper can help make peace with life’s difficulties.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron responds to a student's reflections on whether practicing the Dharma is a lonely endeavor.
If you are reading this, then you’re likely plagued with anxiety. The good news is that you don’t have to be. You can live a life without so much anxiety and stress. You can train the mind to feel contentment, peace and joy—even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
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At thirty-six years old, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters and the respected abbot of three monasteries.
The ultimate goal of Buddhist practice isn’t about achieving mental health.
As Buddhist teaching says, suffering has the potential to deepen our compassion and understanding of the human condition. And in so doing, it can lead us to even greater faith, joy and well-being.
For decades, Western psychology has promised fulfillment through building and strengthening the ego. We are taught that the ideal is a strong, individuated self, constructed and reinforced over a lifetime. But Buddhist psychiatrist Mark Epstein has found a different way.
More and more mental health professionals are discovering the rich tradition of Buddhist psychology and integrating its insights into their work with clients.
In this book, one of the most respected Western figures of contemporary Buddhism, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, offers insights gleaned from more than forty years of engagement with Buddhist practice.