Search results for “transience of our existence”
Venerable Thubten Chodron Valuing our intelligence
Contemplating the rarity of having a human intelligence to study and practice the Dharma, and…
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The four seals of Buddhism
The four seals—the four basic principles shared by all Buddhists—determine whether a given doctrine is…
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Cultivating our motivation
The three levels of motivation as a key to understanding the Buddhist path.
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Chocolate frosting and garbage
Not getting bogged down in words and labels. Connecting with people through our path and…
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Subtle impermanence
Answering questions from retreat participants and teaching on understanding impermanence and generating love and compassion
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The truth of dukkha
Understanding dukkha helps us to cultivate the wish to be free from it.
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The purpose of precepts
A talk to the newly ordained about monastic life, a monastic mind, interacting with the…
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Guided meditations on the lamrim
A step-by-step guide to the meditations associated with the lamrim, the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vow 35-40
Overcoming obstacles to the ethics of benefitting others.
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The wheel of life
Being aware of death while we are alive helps us distinguish what's important. Living each…
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Attachment and anger
Introduction to the six root afflictions and an in-depth look at the first two—attachment and…
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Meditations on impermanence and death
Explanation of the gross and subtle impermanence, and followed by detailed instruction on how to…
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