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Venerable Thubten Chodron 108 Verses: Verse 7
Importance of deeply looking at our sufferings and developing the motivation to overcome them for…
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108 Verses: Verses 1-6
How great compassion is central to the practice and guides the practitioners through the full…
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Vesak and the Buddha’s life
The story behind Vesak, the holiest day of the year for Buddhists, and how we…
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Living an authentic life
Overcoming afflictions enables us to stop living under their control, and to gain clarity and…
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Karma and decision-making
Understanding karma shapes the decisions that we make regarding our body, speech and mind.
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Rebirth, karma and emptiness
The relationship between the body and mind according to the Buddhist worldview, and an introduction…
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How to do the prostration practice
The first of three talks introducing the purification practice of making prostrations to each of…
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The meaning and purpose of renunciation
Examining our experiences through the lens of the Buddha's teachings will give rise to a…
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Creating harmony with others
How cultivating transparency and humility as part of our Dharma practice can create harmonious relationships…
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A community based on shared values
How Sravasti Abbey was established as a community based on Dharma values and principles.
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