Practicing Compassion for Enemies
The author shares a method for working with her strong negative emotions toward those who provoke or commit violent conflict.
The author shares a method for working with her strong negative emotions toward those who provoke or commit violent conflict.
The author shares how contemplating hope and fear gave her insight into a romantic relationship, and offers simple steps to do when swayed by either side of the coin of suffering.
The author shares her discoveries, along with a few suggestions, for truly relaxing amid the demands of daily life.

Our Feb. 2 celebration of Losar, the year of the water tiger, began with a morning practice followed by an open house at Nalanda West. In the relaxed atmosphere of the community room, members gathered to enjoy snacks and the company of their sangha buddies. We hope to continue to schedule social gatherings throughout the spring and summer, so we can all reconnect with one another.
The author finds relief from self-loathing and suicidal ideation, and shares a powerful breathing exercise that made it possible to experience self-kindness and peace of mind.

Buddhist Visual Literacy uses classic teachings on perception and conception to unlock the power of Buddhist iconography, and teaches us how to apply it to connect with the Buddhist path. This nine-part Thursday series delves into questions about the great bodhisattvas: Who, what, when, and why are they? Stephanie Johnston, a senior student of Ponlop Rinpoche and a teacher at the Nitartha Institute, will explore these questions in detail.
