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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

Impermanence and suffering

How to contemplate impermanence and suffering, the reality of our situation in samsara, and the…

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Grounds and Paths

Buddhahood: Four buddha bodies

The commentary on the text draws to a close with the final section on buddhahood.…

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Grounds and Paths

Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 8-10

Explanation on what is eliminated and achieved on each ground, and the bodhisattva's abilities on…

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Grounds and Paths

Qualities of bodhisattva ground 7

Explanation of the qualities achieved by a bodhisattva on the seventh ground including which afflictions…

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Venerable Chodron teaching.
Forgiveness

Forgiving ourselves and others

How to cultivate forgiveness by first accepting our own imperfections and mistakes and extending compassion…

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Grounds and Paths

Qualities of bodhisattva grounds 4-6

The qualities and practices of grounds 4-6, as well as what is eliminated and acquired…

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

Buddhist meditation

An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.

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Grounds and Paths

The first bodhisattva ground

Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…

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