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Venerable Thubten Chodron The meaning of precepts
The beginning of the path to enlightenment is the taking of precepts.
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Guidelines after taking refuge
Integrating the practice of taking refuge and keeping precepts into daily life, and the benefits…
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Activities of a buddha
The Buddha's activities help all sentient beings to progress on the path.
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Developing the qualities of a buddha
What a Buddha is, what a Buddha does, and how to become a Buddha.
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Zopa Herron Meeting breast cancer with the Dharma
A student talks about the four teachings that helped her when she had surgery for…
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Taking the ache out of attachment
Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.
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The meaning of refuge
The meaning and purpose of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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Cultivating equanimity
Cultivating healthy relationships based on loving-kindness and equanimity instead of attachment.
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Qualities of a friend
Characteristics of true friends and false friends, using this not only to recognize our friends…
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Attachment and its effects
Teachings on the dangers of attachment and difference between attachment vs love.
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