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Venerable Thubten Chodron Labeling thoughts and emotions
How can we identify and label thoughts and feelings in a constructive way? It's important…
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Maintaining a steady practice
Practicing mind training in situations where it is difficult but important, and how to maintain…
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Precepts: directing our energy positively
The meaning and benefit of taking precepts and the different levels of vows for lay…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Review: The five powers at death
Review of practicing the five powers at the time of death and the benefits of…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review: The five powers during life
Review of how to train in the five powers during daily life, decreasing afflictions and…
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The commitments of mind training
What it means to be impartial about the objects of mind training and to stand…
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Practical guidelines for good living
What taking refuge, formally or informally, means in Buddhism and the guidelines one uses after…
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The measure of a trained mind
Honestly looking at our minds to see how it reacts to hardships and the difference…
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Power of prayer and familiarity
The aspirations and meditations that are beneficial at the time of death, and the signs…
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Five powers at death
The importance of having a positive state of mind at the time of death and…
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Five powers in daily life
How prayer is used in Buddhist practice and how the power of familiarity can help…
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The noble eightfold path and the four-way test
Having a good life by training our body, speech, and mind.
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