Jan 29, 2016
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The nonvirtues of lying and divisive speech
The four branches of a complete karma for lying and divisive speech. Why creating a…
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Chapter 2: Verses 144-158
Overcoming attachments that lead to problems, now and in the future—intoxicants, gambling and sexual desire.…
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The best learning
Why selflessness is the best teaching, and practical ways we can begin to meditate on…
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The teaching of no-self
The beginning of a commentary on quotations by the Kadam masters, starting with a teaching…
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The nonvirtues of stealing and sexual misconduct
The four branches of a complete karma for stealing and sexual misconduct. Looking at sexual…
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Chapter 2: Verses 137-143
The qualities that we want to look for in good friends and develop ourselves to…
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Refuge ngondro retreat: Questions and answers
Advice on how to approach the retreat, structure meditation sessions, activities between sessions, and working…
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Refuge Ngondro Retreat instructions
The refuge ngondro practice and tips on how to work with the mind during the…
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Developing conviction in karma
What it means to have conviction in karma. The four principles of karma. The four…
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Chapter 2: Verses 124-136
By decreasing our faults, like lying and greed, and enhancing our good qualities, we can…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Facing our faults
It's not enough to talk about the Dharma we know, it's about being a sincere…
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