Sep 30, 2006
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 114-Colophon
Talking about the two truths, how we feel we exist, and meditating on emptiness using…
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Incarcerated people Better than a hell realm
A person in prison makes use of the tonglen practice while participating in the retreat…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 111-113
Examining how karma is not inherently existent, many causes and conditions the are involved to…
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Patience with the path
Changing the world by working on one moment, one thought, one emotion at a time.
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The Committee of Western Bhikshunis
A group created at the request of H.H. the Dalai Lama to research how to…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 107-111
Everything is empty of inherent existence, but karma still functions. Actions bring results because they…
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Self-centeredness and being spiritually stuck
How to overcome our own worst enemy and progress spiritually.
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Qualities of teacher and student
The need for cultivating a relationship with a qualified spiritual teacher and the importance of…
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The meaning and purpose of life
The underlying meaning and purpose for being alive and what is important at the time…
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Rebirth and karma
Role of belief in rebirth and karma for practice and progress on the path.
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 105-107
How self-grasping ignorance and all the afflictions are empty of inherent existence, are not real…
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Wheel of Sharp Weapons: Verses 102-105 (Review)
Emphasizing how when we understand emptiness correctly, we come to appreciate karma much more. Practicing…
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