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Four Truths for the Aryas

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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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4

How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2012

Providing inner tools for young adults

An introduction to Young Adult Week 2012, stressing the importance of providing a safe space…

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Healing Anger

Transforming anger

Learning to react to situations with love and compassion instead of anger.

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

Love and compassion

The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…

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Grounds and Paths

Review Quiz 2: Questions 1-2

Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…

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Sonam Gyatso the Third Dalai Lama
Grounds and Paths

Quiz 2: Mahayana grounds and paths

The questions for a quiz on the Mahayana grounds and paths portion of the teachings.

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Bodhisattva Ethical Restraints

Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 36-38

The precepts regarding taking care of the sick, alleviating the suffering of others, and explaining…

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Forgiveness

Antidotes to anger

The third of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Forgiveness

Anger versus clarity

The second of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Forgiveness

Retreating from anger

The first of three talks given at a retreat on how to practice forgiveness by…

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Grounds and Paths

Bodhisattva grounds

Explanation of the 12 qualities which are used to differentiate the bodhisattva grounds and the…

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