Four Truths for the Aryas
A framework that explains our unsatisfactory experience in cyclic existence and how we can free ourselves from it.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Four noble truths: An overview
An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight…
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The four attributes of true of origins of dukkha
The cause of suffering is not external situations and people, but the internal afflictions and…
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The four attributes of true of dukkha
Contemplating the four attributes of the first truth leads to developing renunciation and a motivation…
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The four distortions: Who do you think you are?
We feel there is a real "me," but where is this self when we search?
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The four distortions: No ability to bring lasting ha...
Lasting happiness comes from transforming our minds, not external things and people.
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The four distortions: Subtle impermanence
A discussion about subtle impermanence and how things are changing in every moment.
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The four distortions: Seeing what is impermanent as ...
Understanding impermanence helps us to take advantage of the opportunities we have to practice the…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The three characteristics
A look at the characteristics in life that are unsatisfactory, and how to relate to…
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The noble eightfold path and the four-way test
Having a good life by training our body, speech, and mind.
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Bhikkhu Bodhi Dependent arising in the Pali tradition
A look at karma and dependent arising from the Pali tradition. Examining the causes of…
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Understanding our situation
The four noble truths as the foundation on which the entire path can be both…
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