Sep 28, 2018

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

The possibility of ending duhkha

Covering the sections "Dependent Arising and the Three Jewels" and "The Possibility of Ending Duhkha."

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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation

Holding others as supreme

The second verse of the "Eight Verses of Thought Transformation," in connection with the developments…

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Life at Sravasti Abbey

Purpose of a monastery

A discussion on ways in which the structure of monastery life serves to transform our…

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Ken Mondale at the Abbey setting up an altar with a fellow practitioner.
On Working with Afflictions

The fixer

There is little we can do to correct injustice in the world if our minds…

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Study Buddhist Treatises Podcast

Proving four possibilities and mutual exclusion

Covering the sections “Proving Four Possibilities” and “Proving Mutual Exclusion.”

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The Six Perfections

Paramita of fortitude

Examples from Buddhist scriptures of the bodhisattva perfection of fortitude.

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The Six Perfections

Paramita of ethical conduct

Examples from Buddhist scriptures of the bodhisattva perfection of ethical conduct and compares the pratimoksa…

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Pink teddy bear wearing a pink dotted dress.
By Prison Volunteers

The Teddy Bear Project

A surprise gift from an incarcerated person for one of the Abbey's volunteers.

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The Six Perfections

Day 2: Questions and answers

Questions from Day 2 teachings on anger, obscurations to omniscience, and the super-knowledges.

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The Six Perfections

Paramita of generosity

Examples from Buddhist scriptures of the bodhisattva perfection of generosity, which includes giving material goods,…

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The Six Perfections

Wishing bodhicitta

The five guidelines of wishing, or aspiring, bodhicitta and the four positive dharmas and the…

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