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An overview of core Buddhist concepts: the four truths of the aryas, rebirth, karma, refuge, and more.

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Online teaching resources

A compilation of the teachings of Venerable Thubten Chodron on taking refuge in the Three…

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Four Truths for the Aryas

The light of liberation: True satisfaction and fulfi...

Using reasoning to develop confidence that nirvana and awakening are possible. The factors that make…

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How Rebirth Works

Mind and rebirth

Using reasoning to establish confidence in the continuity of the mind and rebirth. How to…

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Venerable Chodron gives out mani pills to a couple at Buddhist Gem Fellowship.
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Letting go of the eight worldly concerns

When there is freedom from the eight worldly concerns there is room to create virtue…

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Venerable Chodron gives out mani pills to a couple at Buddhist Gem Fellowship.
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The value and purpose of a precious human life

The purpose of Dharma practice is to bring a sense of internal peace, well being…

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Venerable Chodron gives out mani pills to a couple at Buddhist Gem Fellowship.
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Creating the causes for a precious human life

How meditation on the value of a precious human life generates great enthusiasm for Dharma…

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Venerable Chodron gives out mani pills to a couple at Buddhist Gem Fellowship.
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The importance of reflecting on a precious human life

Developing self-confidence and appreciating our potential are the chief purposes of contemplating our precious human…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Refuge and precept discussion questions

Topics for discussion regarding taking refuge in the Three Jewels and the five lay precepts.

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Head of a statue of the Buddha.
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The healing power of the precepts

Taking precepts can act as an antidote to low self-esteem, regret, and denial, which block…

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Colorful harvest of carrots, onions and beets.
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The Fifth Precept: Diet for a Mindful Society

A fresh perspective on the fifth Buddhist lay precept - going beyond abstaining from intoxicants…

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Nun and layperson sitting together and talking.
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The Fourth Precept: Deep Listening and Loving Speech

A fresh perspective on the fourth Buddhist lay precept - speech that heals and promotes…

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