Dec 16, 2017

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Students sitting in meditative posture.
Mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness

The differences between Buddhist mindfulness and secular mindfulness practices. The four establishments of mindfulness and…

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Wisdom

The Vimalakirti Sutra: The two truths

What it means to enjoy the delights of the Dharma. The two truths, conventional and…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Fortitude review

Venerable Thubten Jampa leads an interactive discussion on the bodhisattva perfection of fortitude.

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Ven. Chodron smiling and entering the centre with Ven. Damcho.
Contentment and Happiness

How to be happy without attachment

When we can release our clinging and attachment there is more satisfaction and contentment in…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Statements of qualities review II

Venerable Tenzin Tsepal finishes reviewing the section on statements of qualities.

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Cover of book Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness.
Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland

“Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness”...

Commentary on Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland" covering verses that give guidance on how to attain immediate…

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Venerable making a hand gesture while teaching.
Healing Anger

My favorite pastime is complaining

The origins of complaining. How to reflect on the kindness of others to counteract the…

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An Open-Hearted Life

Strength, joy, and compassion

Getting clear about what compassion is and is not. Increasing compassion by changing our perspective…

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Venerable teaching in front of a large Buddha statue.
Good Karma Short Retreats

Planting seeds for the life we want

The first of three talks given at a retreat based on the book, “Good Karma:…

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Venerable chanting with eyes closed and palms together.
Love and Self-esteem

Being a friend to yourself

Cultivating self-acceptance, letting go of false thoughts about ourselves and caring for others leads to…

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