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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 4: Verses 301-311

Nagarjuna's advice for leaders is also practical advice for us in our workplaces, organizations, relationships,…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The five types of afflictive views

By learning about the types of afflictive views we can look at our own mind…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 292-300

Completion of the explanation of the 25 special qualities of amassing the collections of merit…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Ignorance, doubt, and afflictive views

Continued explanation of the root afflictions, the cause of our unsatisfactory experiences. Outline of the…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 287-293

Continued explanation of the 25 qualities attained through creating the causes and conditions for the…

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Gomchen Lamrim

Attachment, anger, and conceit

The first three of the six root afflictions that disturb the mind and lead to…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 281-287

The 25 special qualities that arise from collecting merit and wisdom. Practical guidelines for creating…

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Healing from Gun Violence

Finding hope after the Orlando massacre

How to remain compassionate and avoid despair after the tragic killings in Orlando, Florida.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

Zipping our lips

Avoiding harsh words benefits our self, prevents harming others and fosters healthy relationships.

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Gomchen Lamrim

Reflecting on the six types of dukkha

Contemplating the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence strengthens the determination to be free and…

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 3: Verses 272-280

Practical advice for creating the collections of of merit and wisdom. The five common qualities…

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