Nov 13, 2011
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Venerable Thubten Chodron My favorite pastime: complaining
We can develop bodhicitta by practicing self-compassion, awareness of inner feelings, and motivation to change.
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Chapter 6: Verses 10-12
How we can transform the difficulties into the path to awakening and maintain a happy…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Far-reaching generosity
Why generosity is the first of the six far-reaching practices and the reason for their…
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The four immeasurable attitudes
Explanation of what the four immeasurable attitudes are and how we can use them to…
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Bodhisattva aryas’ grounds
A commentaty of the bodhisattva aryas' grounds and the difference between the wisdom of bodhisattvas…
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Zopa Herron Supporting monastics in the West
Long-time practitioner Kathleen Herron (also known as Zopa) shares her Dharma adventures as a lay…
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Building community the monastic way
Monastics of different traditions discussed the importance of harmonious community life and ways in which…
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Disadvantages of criticizing bodhisattvas
Cultivating compassion by differentiating between the person and his or her actions.
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Mahayana path of preparation
Explanation of the four divisions of the path of preparation and how a practitioner progresses…
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Rebirth and impermanence
What exactly is it that goes from life to life? How is it that everyone…
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