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Venerable Thubten Chodron The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
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Seeking enlightenment for the benefit of others
Teaching on equanimity and bodhicitta from a series of talks on The Essence of Refined…
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On monastic life
Following the ordination of Venerable Thubten Semkye at Sravasti Abbey, visiting nuns participated in a…
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Mindfully transforming our minds
An excerpt from the book "Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path."
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Reviews of “Guided Meditations on the Stages o...
Praise for the book "Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path."
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Judgmental mind, kindness and compassion
Methods to develop love and compassion for others.
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Practices and rituals
Questions on rituals in Buddhist practice, right intention, right livelihood.
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Panic and fear
How attitudes and emotions affect the body and mind, causing stress. Advice for leading a…
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Bhikkhu Bodhi The revival of bhikkhunī ordination in the Theravāda...
Legal and moral issues involved in the revival of the Theravāda Bhikkhunī Sangha.
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Cynicism, fear of change, responsibility
Questions on cynicism among young people, fear of change, taking responsibility.
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Motivated to not harm
Not harming, verbally or mentally. Questions on how we react to someone's misfortune and on…
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Activism with altruism
A retreat focused on watching the mind that is engaged in environmental activism.
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