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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) The purity of the mind
Reviewing Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing the nature of the mind and…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Emptiness, its nature, its purpose, and its meaning
What it means to say things are empty but arise dependently. Also explanation of the…
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The importance of realizing the ultimate nature
Why realizing emptiness is essential and the stages we go through to realize emptiness.
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Mindfulness of the mind and phenomena
An explanation of mindfulness of the mind and phenomena. Also the reason for meditating on…
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Mindfulness of feelings
The meaning and purpose of being mindful of the three types of feelings.
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Mindfulness of the body
An explanation of mindfulness of the body and the meditations on the body.
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The four objects of mindfulness
Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness including the four objects and the common manner…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Review of Chapter Six: Verses 1-11
The disadvantages of anger, and how to keep the mind from getting angry by protecting…
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Buddhahood depends on sentient beings
Reviewing Chapter 12, "The Mind and Its Potential", describing how Buddhas depends on sentient beings…
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Transforming anxiety and depression in a rapidly cha...
Discussion of the source of anxiety and related emotions and some practical antidotes to counteract…
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The kindness of enemies
How those who harm us can help us overcome anger, resentment, and grudges.
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The kindness of others
Continued explanation of the nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others with the three points…
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