Sep 30, 2016
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Kenneth Mondal Identity theft
Fraudulent tax returns and changing credit scores elicit a meditation on emptiness.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The three types of attachment
The types of attachment that arise and how to work with them.
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The causes of bodhicitta
The causes to create in order to develop bodhicitta, the altruistic intention. The importance of…
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The best sign of higher attainment
Why the best sign of higher attainment is not mystical and magical, but the reduction…
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Chapter 4: Verses 392-400
Why the fundamental and universal vehicle teachings are needed for full awakening. How the Buddha…
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“Good Karma”: Book reading with question...
The story behind writing the book. Reading of selected verses and the commentary.
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Returning the United States to democracy and civility
Responding to the topic of an upcoming panel discussion at North Idaho College on civil…
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Congratulations to the first geshemas!
Photos of the first batch of Geshemas from Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, wearing the yellow dongka…
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The vast benefits of bodhicitta
By reflecting on it's benefits we will be inspired to create the causes to develop…
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Respect for common American values
A reflection on the controversy around athletes' recent protests of the killings of black men.
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Chapter 4: Verses 382-391
Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.
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The purpose of spiritual practice
Whether or not to engage in a ngondro practice, remembering that transforming our minds is…
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