Dec 30, 2014

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Tibetan Tradition

Geshemas and bhikshuni ordination

Statements made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Jangchup Lamrim teachings regarding bhikshuni…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 11: Quiz review part 1

Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The first part of the…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 10: Quiz review part 3

Completion of the review of questions on refuting misconceptions of a self. The third part…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Quiz: Aryadeva’s “400 Stanzas” Chapter 11

Quiz questions for a review of chapter 11 of Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas on the Middle…

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Manjushri

Meeting Manjushri

Commentary on the Homage to Manjushri. How considering the qualities of wisdom can inspire our…

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Cultivating Compassion

Healing the mind

How to cultivate compassion in healthy and sustainable ways that benefit both ourselves and others.

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Living with an Open Heart

“Living with an Open Heart” book launch

A lively discussion about the book, Living with an Open Heart: How to Cultivate Compassion…

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

Guided nine-point death meditation

Meditating on death brings meaning and purpose to our life and helps to avoid wasting…

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Interfaith Dialogue

A Buddhist response to religious fundamentalism

A reflection on the similarities shared by fundamentalists and techniques for working with our judgmental…

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For Young People

The union of wisdom and compassion

How to develop healthy relationships and self-confidence that isn't based on others' approval.

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