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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Verbal non-virtues

Continuing the explanation of ten non-virtues, covering the third physical non-virtue and the first three…

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Dealing with Grief

Meditation for parents grieving the loss of a child

A guided meditation for those who are grieving the death of a child. The meditation…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Removing barriers to forgiveness

Discussing what gets in the way of forgiving others and responsibility for our harmful actions

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Mental non-virtues

Teaching three mental non-virtues and the four branches required for a complete act of killing…

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A rainbow appears in the gray sky above the treeline.
Forgiveness

The four opponent powers

Explaining the four opponent powers of purification, and encouraging us to take responsibility for our…

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A rainbow appears in the gray sky above the treeline.
Forgiveness

Stories of forgiveness

Continuing with the Gift of Forgiveness retreat, discussing various stories of forgiveness to illustrate the…

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A rainbow appears in the gray sky above the treeline.
Forgiveness

Understanding disturbing emotions

Leading a question and answer session and exploring how to understand our disturbing emotions so…

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A rainbow appears in the gray sky above the treeline.
Forgiveness

The disadvantages of holding grudges

Beginning the Gift of Forgiveness retreat, discussing the disadvantages of anger, overcoming a culture of…

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