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Venerable Thubten Chodron Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 2
Explanation of meditating on the eight types of dukkha is continued with the last four.…
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Chapter 3: Verses 268-271
Thought transformation practices that create the causes for the collection of wisdom. The four ascetic…
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Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 1
How to contemplate in detail the unsatisfactory nature of birth, aging, sickness, and death in…
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Chapter 3: Verses 259-267
Practicing generosity to benefit others and accumulate merit. Practicing the activities to accumulate wisdom.
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Points on karma and purification using the four forces
Turning from nonvirtue to virtue. Points of interest on karma and how to purify nonvirtuous…
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Chapter 3: Verses 246-258
Nagarjuna's advice to a king on benefiting others can be used to develop generosity and…
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Reputation and reward
When we desire reward and respect we may manipulate others to get what we want.…
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Gomchen Lamrim review: Specific aspects of karma
Discussion of the benefits of meditating on karma and specific topics to contemplate.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 4 q...
Discussion of emptiness and how things and persons exist, including correctly identifying the object of…
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The four immeasurables in meditation and daily life
We can have equal care and concern for everyone simply because they exist, simply because…
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Mindfulness of the mind and phenomena
Mindfulness of the mind gets us in touch with the workings of the mind. Mindfulness…
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