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Dealing with Difficult People: The Buddhist Approach
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction Difficult people are everywhere. They appear at work, in families, in communities, and sometimes in our own homes. They may be critical, manipulative, aggressive, passive-aggressive, or simply exhausting to be around. For many people, dealing with such individuals is one of the most persistent sources of stress, resentment, and unhappiness in…
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Māgha Pūjā: The Day of the Fourfold Assembly and the Heart of the Dhamma
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction The full moon rises over Southeast Asia, and thousands of candles flicker in a slow procession around temple halls. This is Māgha Pūjā, one of the most important Buddhist holidays, second in significance only to Vesak in many Theravāda countries. The name Māgha comes from the third lunar month of the…
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How Buddhism Supports Emotional Resilience
Key Takeaways 1. Introduction Life, by its very nature, presents us with a continuous stream of experiences. There are moments of joy, connection, and ease, and there are moments of loss, frustration, and pain. Our ability to navigate this entire spectrum, to bend without breaking, to recover from setbacks, and to learn and grow from…
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The Heart of Patience: A Buddhist Guide to Cultivating Khanti in Modern Life
Key Takeaways 1. Understanding Patience: What It Is and What It Is Not 1.1 The Limits of the English Word “Patience” When we hear the word “patience,” what comes to mind? For many of us, it conjures images of waiting in a long line, sitting in a traffic jam, or dealing with a slow computer.…