Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience (2014-15)
Teachings on The Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience by Panchen Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen given by Venerable Thubten Chodron at Sravasti Abbey.
Qualities of the Buddha Jewel
Venerable Thubten Chodron Why the Buddha is a reliable source of refuge. The ultimate and conventional Buddha refuge. Explanation of the Buddha kayas or bodies and their qualities.
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Dharma and Sangha Jewels in depth
The ultimate and conventional Dharma and Sangha Jewels. The Pali and Sanskrit traditions' view of the Buddha and how each is useful.
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Refuge guidelines and karma
Guidelines for practicing refuge in daily life. The four general characteristics of karma and purification of non-virtue through the four opponent powers.
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The ten non virtuous paths of action
The three physical and four verbal non-virtues, focusing on the four factors required for them to be a complete action that results in a lower…
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The results of karma
The three mental non-virtues: coveting, malice and wrong views. The results of each of the ten non-virtues and what determines the strength of a karmic…
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The determination to be free
Reflecting on the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence to generate a genuine determination to be free of suffering and its causes.
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Guided meditation on spiritual mentors
Venerable Thubten Jigme How to properly rely on a spiritual mentor, a guided analytical meditation followed by a review and discussion of selected points.
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Guided meditation on precious human rebirth
Venerable Thubten Semkye A meditation on the unique qualities of a precious human life to see our fortunate circumstances and take advantage of the opportunity for spiritual progress.
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Guided meditation on the value of a precious hu...
Venerable Thubten Tsultrim How to contemplate the value and rarity of a precious human rebirth to make life meaningful and take advantage of its opportunities.
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Guided meditation on death and impermanence
Venerable Thubten Chonyi Seeing that death is definite and lifespan uncertain reflecting on the eight worldly concerns can help to see what is really important and meaningful.
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The first noble truth: Our situation in samsara
Looking at the reality of our present situation will motivate us seek authentic happiness.
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The second noble truth: the root afflictions
Looking at the six root afflictions—the causes of problems in this life and future lives.
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