Jul 31, 2014

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New to Buddhism

Celebrating the Buddha’s life and first teaching

A celebration of Wheel Turning Day. Lessons from the extraordinary life of a revered Tibetan…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

Refuge: Meaning and commitments

An eminent Tibetan teacher explains the meaning of true refuge and the responsibilities that it…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 11: Verses 263-265

Considering the kindness of all the practitioners who have kept the teachings alive for 2,600…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 40: The one who infects others’ minds

Looking at the part that our afflicted minds play when others deceive us with their…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 39: The poorest of all beings

The different ways we practice miserliness only create impoverishment in our hearts.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 38: The skilled merchant

Giving with strings attached is little different from a business transaction.

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Easy Path to Travel to Omniscience

A rare and valuable opportunity

Why a precious human rebirth is an incredible opportunity and a rare attainment. Reflecting on…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 37: The one who is most ridiculed

Those who lose their spiritual practice after falling from glory become ridiculed by those around…

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 36: The slave owned by everyone in the world

The mind that lacks self-confidence swings between people-pleasing behavior and arrogance.

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Gems of Wisdom

Verse 35: The biggest loser

By not following the law of karma we will only lose out by creating suffering…

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