Mar 11, 2016

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Developing equanimity

The importance of developing equanimity before we can begin developing bodhichitta.

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On Impermanence

Reflections on rebirth

Grappling with the concept of rebirth in our Western culture.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Virtuous karma and its effects

How virtuous karma is created and the types of results it brings. An explanation of…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 212-214

Explanation of the syllogism for establishing the emptiness of persons and phenomena because they are…

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Bodhicitta, the best gift

How all the happiness in the world comes from the altruistic intention.

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Wisdom of the Kadam Masters

Antidotes to the judgmental mind

How the development of integrity is strengthened and enhanced by paying attention to what is…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The effects of negative karma

Reflecting on the karmic results of each of the 10 nonvirtues inspires us to abstain…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 201-213

The collection of merit that gives rise to the 32 signs of a buddha is…

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On Working with Afflictions

I’m not an angry person, or am I?

Even when we think we have escaped the three poisons of anger, attachment, and ignorance,…

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