Nov 21, 2017

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Second Precept: Generosity

A fresh perspective on the second precept - moving beyond not stealing to cultivating an…

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

The First Precept: Reverence for Life

A fresh perspective on the first Buddhist lay precept - promoting nonviolence and protecting life.

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Refuge in the Three Jewels

The Five Wonderful Precepts: Introduction

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh argues eloquently for the relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary…

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Amitabha

Amitabha practice: Refuge visualization

A description of the refuge visualization for the Amitabha Buddha practice.

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 15: Tantra and conclusion

Finishing up Chapter 15 on tantra and ending the course with the book’s conclusion.

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Contentment and Happiness

The eight pillars of joy

Venerable Thubten Nyima shares the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond…

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 14-15: Buddha nature in Chan Buddhism

Conclusion of the teaching on buddha nature in Chan Buddhism and the beginning of Chapter…

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 14: Buddha nature in the Mind-Only school

Continuing the teaching on buddha nature, according to the Mind-Only school (Scriptural Proponents).

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Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions

Chapter 13: Perfections unique to the Pali tradition

The perfections, focusing on those unique to the Pali Tradition: truthfulness, love and equanimity.

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