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Venerable Thubten Chodron The disadvantages of self-centeredness
Working with the self-centered mind to increase happiness, one realizes the mind is dependent on…
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Buddha nature and precious human life
Seeing our potential and the conducive circumstances we have to actualize it.
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Equalizing and exchanging self and others
A discussion of Shantideva's nine-point meditation on equalizing self and others as a method of…
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The seven-point cause-and-effect practice
Practices that develop the bodhicitta aspiration to attain buddhahood in order to benefit all sentient…
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The four noble truths
A look at the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence and how to practice the noble…
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Seeking enlightenment for the benefit of others
Teaching on equanimity and bodhicitta from a series of talks on The Essence of Refined…
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On monastic life
Following the ordination of Venerable Thubten Semkye at Sravasti Abbey, visiting nuns participated in a…
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Judgmental mind, kindness and compassion
Methods to develop love and compassion for others.
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Practices and rituals
Questions on rituals in Buddhist practice, right intention, right livelihood.
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Panic and fear
How attitudes and emotions affect the body and mind, causing stress. Advice for leading a…
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Cynicism, fear of change, responsibility
Questions on cynicism among young people, fear of change, taking responsibility.
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Motivated to not harm
Not harming, verbally or mentally. Questions on how we react to someone's misfortune and on…
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