Oct 25, 2012

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Stages of the Path

Death and impermanence

The importance and benefits of contemplating death, complemented by explanation of the nine-point death meditation.

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

The concept of refuge

A short teaching on what refuge means, why we take refuge and what we're taking…

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Stages of the Path

Precious human life

Recognizing the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life, how rare such an opportunity…

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Building Trust

How do we make ourselves trustworthy?

A look at ways of cultivating qualities that make us more trustworthy.

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Building Trust

On marital separation

How to work with the mind when going through separation in relationships.

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

The functioning of cause and effect

A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…

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Building Trust

Don’t trust me to fly a plane!

We can create unreasonable expectations of others, and trust them more than they can bear.…

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The Importance of Motivation

Buddha’s advice for a better world

Looking at what is really in our hearts. Responding to questions on motivations that one…

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Building Trust

Forgiving after a betrayal

When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…

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Building Trust

The four opponent actions for healing broken trust

Practical steps to restoring a trusting relationship. The four opponent powers specifically in healing trust…

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Building Trust

What mental factors protect trust?

Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…

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