Mar 6, 2010

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Buddhist Tenet Systems

Introduction to the two truths

An introduction to the concept of the two truths and its role in Buddhist teachings…

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Green Tara Winter Retreat 2009-2010

Rejoicing in the Tara retreat

Rejoicing in retreat and words of advice on taking what was learned during retreat into…

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Seven-point Mind Training

What ignorance is

Recognizing what ignorance is and why it is important to identify the object of negation…

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Retreatants offering katas to Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche when he arrives at Abbey.
New to Buddhism

How to greet a teacher and make offerings

Explaining the etiquette for greeting a Buddhist teacher. How to offer a kata or donation…

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Venerable Samten with eyes closed while two nuns shave her head.
Western Monastics

Why we need monasticism

Monastics as a bridge between the ancient teachings and the modern world.

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