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Exploring the social emotions of positive change

We’re all looking for happiness in this life, but I’m not sure that we’re always looking in the right place. We may think that happiness can be found through acquiring possessions and power, or political change, or other worldly things. While it’s true that some of these may bring a measure of contentment, they never can produc...

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The Buddha taught that suffering is caused. Logically, a caused thing will cease if we cease contributing to its cause. Although easier said than done, we can greatly minimize suffering once we understand and address its source. This article explores the Buddhist perspective on the cause of suffering.

  • Did the Buddha say life is suffering?
  • What does dukkh...
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    In Mahayana Buddhism, wisdom is synonymous with the understanding of emptiness. Learn how wisdom and emptiness are connected, and what it means to be wise in Buddhism.

  • What is wisdom in Buddhism?
  • What is the Buddhist concept of emptiness?
  • What is non-duality in Buddhism?
  • What are common misunderstandings of emptiness?
  • What is the h...
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    The Six Paramitas

    A brief overview of Mahayana practice

    The word paramita is often translated as “perfection” or “transcendent quality.” If we look at the Sanskrit roots, we can break it down into para: the far bank or shore; beyond, and mita: gone to or arrived at. So paramitas are transcendent qualities that, once reached or perfected, are beyond the usual, beyond ...

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    Working for the Benefit of Others Brings Meaning to Our Lives

    A core practice of the seven points of mind training, or lojong, is exchanging oneself for others. This practice has many beneficial aspects. To begin with, our general tendency is to cherish ourselves and live a self-centered life. This tra...

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