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Practicing for Myself?

By Thubten Chodron — 2020

As part of our #MeditationHacks series, a Mahayana Buddhist who is encouraged to practice for the benefit of all sentient being feels like they are only practicing for their own benefit. Venerable Thubten Chodron answers.

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Diamond Approach Inquiry: Discovering Inner Freedom

We can temporarily push our ego away or try to rearrange our personality to be happier, freer, or more realized. But ego comes back. And that’s where Diamond Approach inquiry comes in. We all have awareness and inquiry helps us harness awareness to dissolve ego instead of pushing it away.

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Olivia Fermi
2021
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Family Love: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How to Make It Happen

Family love is a special type of love that comes with its unique feelings, behaviors, challenges, and rewards.

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Mary Elizabeth Dean
2021
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What Is Love?

When it comes to love, some people would say it is one of the most important human emotions.

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Kendra Cherry
2020
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The Power of Love

Love is the best antidepressant—but many of our ideas about it are wrong. The less love you have, the more depressed you are likely to feel.

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Ellen McGrath
2002
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The Eros of Friendship: What to Do With Platonic Passion?

Friendships are affairs of the heart. How can we learn to treat them that way?

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Mark Matousek
2013
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How Platonic Intimacy Improved Everything About My Life

Platonic intimacy is the foundation of any friendship where everyone is invested in each other’s growth.

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Elly Belle
2020
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Philosophy of Love

This article examines the nature of love and some of the ethical and political ramifications.

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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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What Are the Different Types of Love?

According to the ancient Greeks, there are seven types of recognizable love, however, to be in love you must experience all seven concurrently.

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Michael Arangua
2021
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Romance Is Overrated, Study Confirms

Sure, we all tear up watching romantic movies. But in real life, romance doesn’t seem to matter that much. In fact, it’s the small, non-romantic acts of kindness and compassion that make us feel most loved. This is the case for most Americans, at least.

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Ana Sandoiu
2017
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Love

Love and compassion can be the same, says psychologist Barbara Fredrickson

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Barbara Fredrickson
2013
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