Nov 29, 2012

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Stages of the Path

Equalizing and exchanging self and other

Explanation of equalizing and exchanging self and others as well as a special meditation on…

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Venerable Chodron, smiling, receiving alms from a young boy.
Western Monastics

How precious is monastic community

The conditions for a stable monastic community, where beginners can train, are extremely rare and…

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Stages of the Path

Seven-point cause and effect

Developing bodhicitta, first by meditating on exchanging and equalizing self with others, then following the…

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On Working with Afflictions

Resistance

Overcoming old habits is not easy. Being honest with oneself helps us to gain a…

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Stages of the Path

Samsara and dukkha

Looking at the disadvantages of cyclic existence to develop a determination to be free from…

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Stages of the Path

Karma

An in-depth look at the intricacies of karma: its characteristics, factors, results, and weight; helping…

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Cover of Insight into Emptiness.
Books

Mandala review: “Insight into Emptiness”

Daryl Dunigan of Mandala magazine reviews Khensur Jampa Tegchok's book on emptiness, which was edited…

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Western Buddhist Monastic Gatherings

Developing and sustaining bodhi resolve

Monastics from different traditions discussed cultivating joyous effort and bodhicitta in a difficult modern world.

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Stages of the Path

Refuge

What is means to take refuge, how to create the causes, and why the Three…

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