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Venerable Thubten Chodron Refuge and bodhicitta
The three principal causes for taking refuge—a sense of caution, a sense of confidence, and…
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Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo - Apr 16, 2005
Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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Relating to a spiritual teacher
Cultivating relationships with spiritual teachers and the many ways we misunderstand what it means to…
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Realizing our potential
Realizing our full potential by recognizing others' great kindness and purifying the mind of the…
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Why things happen the way they do
Understanding karma as a way to make our lives meaningful.
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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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Rosie Rosenzweig
- Apr 11, 2005
Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms
The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…
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Hurtful words, healing words
Being mindful of our speech so as to prevent ourselves from harming others.
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Anger poisons our happiness
Transforming anger by changing the behavior patterns of attachment, hostility, and loneliness.
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Debrief after retreat
Explaining the three vehicles, the actual objects of refuge and how we relate to each.…
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Rebirth: A difficult point for Westerners
Developing faith in the Buddhist view of continuation of life and guiding oneself with positive…
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Life after retreat
Advice on going back gently into the unreal world, bring back and continue good habits…
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