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Meditation on how anger distorts our perception of o...
Meditation on how anger affects our view of others.
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Objects for developing serenity
Continuing with observed objects for developing serenity, explaining three sections from Chapter 6: Objects for…
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Equanimity meditation with commentary
Examining our attitudes toward others to develop equanimity.
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Review of challenges for western monastics
Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…
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Review of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
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Guided meditation on examining anger
Meditation on examining the experience of anger and how it affects us.
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Review of the benefits of monastic precepts
Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
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Higher training in ethical conduct
Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…
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Conducive conditions to develop serenity
Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
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The importance of developing serenity
Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
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The joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
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Advice for monastics
Explaning the section of advice for Monastics, teaching from Chapter 5.
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