Buddhist teachings urge us to cultivate love and compassion for those around us… And yet relationships pose some of the greatest and most difficult challenges in life. Sometimes it can be hardest to communicate with those we love the most… We invite you to talk about the ups and downs of relationships — with families, with lovers, with kids, with friends… This is a place to find stories and experiences to give you guidance and inspiration. And you can share your own insights as a way of helping and supporting others in need.
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All-Encompassing Love by Roger Walsh, M.D., Ph.D. 
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You’ve heard the injunction "Love your neighbor as yourself." But how do you go about it? Transpersonal psychologist Roger Walsh offers a simple exercise to help.
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The Precepts for Young People by Sandy Eastoak 
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The Ten Precepts are the fundmental moral teachings of Buddhism. Here’s an interpretation that makes sense for our needs today.
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Letting God Be the Matchmaker: by Eileen Flanagan 
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Should you marry? Maybe you need to ask the divine voice within.
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The Farewell by Malidoma Patrice Some 
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An African teacher recalls saying good-bye to his grandfather and receiving a spiritual initiation.
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Why Do We Quarrel? By Jacob Needleman 
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A distinguished philosopher reflects on the arguments that seem to happen in every relationship and how we can deal with them.
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