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Venerable Thubten Chodron Buddhist meditation
An overview of the different types of Buddhist meditation and how they are practiced.
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The first bodhisattva ground
Continuing with the commentary on the first bodhisattva ground, the four factors or qualities which…
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Zopa Herron Review Quiz 2: Questions 7-8
The demarcation of entering the Mahayana path of preparation, and at what path hearer arhats…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review Quiz 2: Questions 5-6
The Mahayana grounds and paths quiz is continued with questions 5-6.
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Question and answer session with nuns in Indonesia
Questions on various topics including gender equality of monastics, relating to the spiritual teacher and…
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Practicing “The Eight Verses of Thought Transf...
How to practice the eight verses to transform how we view others and the world.
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The four attributes of true of origins of dukkha
The cause of suffering is not external situations and people, but the internal afflictions and…
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The four attributes of true of dukkha
Contemplating the four attributes of the first truth leads to developing renunciation and a motivation…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review Quiz 2: Questions 3-4
How stabilizing and analytical meditation relate to serenity and insight, and levels of bodhicitta.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Love and compassion
The difference between love and attachment, expanding our love and compassion for others, and the…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review Quiz 2: Questions 1-2
Review of questions 1-2 from the Mahayana grounds and paths quiz and an explanation of…
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Bodhisattva grounds
Explanation of the 12 qualities which are used to differentiate the bodhisattva grounds and the…
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