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Venerable Thubten Chodron Questions and answers on meditation
Answers to all the questions you have ever had about how to meditate.
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Seeing the kindness of our mothers
We can develop gratitude by meditating on the kindness of our parents.
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All beings have been our mother
When we can relate to all beings as having once been our mother, our attitude…
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Equanimity: The foundation of bodhicitta
Before we can cultivate love and compassion, we have to be able to get rid…
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The benefits and causes of bodhicitta
How bodhicitta, our true friend and refuge, makes our lives more meaningful.
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The advantages of bodhicitta
Why should we pursue the Buddhist ideal of being of benefit to all living beings?…
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Understanding refuge
Exploring the meaning and benefits of taking refuge in the Three Jewels and how to…
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Equanimity
Developing equanimity opens the heart equally to all, offering genuine respect for all beings.
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The middle way view
Examining emptiness and the misconception of the self existent, permanent self; the relationship of the…
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Ultimate and conventional existence
The ultimate nature of emptiness within the three aspects of the path, discussion of ultimate…
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Preparing for a loved one’s death
Using the teachings to prepare the loved one for death and to prepare the family…
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