Jan 29, 2021

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of the 10 nonvirtuous actions

Reviewing Chapter 11, describing the ten nonvirtuous actions, factors that makes karma heavy and effect…

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Rashika smiling.
Students' Insights

It takes courage on both sides

A Dharma practitioner and healthcare provider shares her experience on the front lines of the…

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Silhouette of people in front of American flag.
On Working with Afflictions

A call for unity

A student reflects on the polarization of our political system.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of Chapter 10

Reviewing Chapter 10, discussing what is karma and the general characteristics of karma.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Review of Chapter 4

Venerable Khadro reviews Chapter 4, Verses 1 through 18, discussing the importance of keeping our…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Secondary misdeeds 33-46

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues the discussion of the secondary misdeeds covering twelve faulty actions that…

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Venerable sitting next to the Buddha, smiling while giving a teaching.
Cultivating Compassion

Courageous compassion

What it means to have great compassion and make it part of daily life.

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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice

Review of precious human life

Reviewing Chapter 8, discussing 8 freedoms and 10 fortunes required for a precious human life.

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Secondary misdeeds 23-32

Venerable Sangye Khadro covers secondary misdeeds 23 through 32, including those posing obstacles to the…

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Vajrasattva New Year's Retreat 2020-21

Meeting Vajrasattva

Different ways to relate to Vajrasattva and answers to questions on purification.

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