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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

The defender’s answers

Reviewing syllogisms and consequences as argument forms and discussing debate protocols and sets of the…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Eight verses of thought transformation: Verses 3-6

Continuing commentary on verses 3-6 of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Geshe Langri…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Review of loving kindness

Venerable Thubten Nyima reviews the section in Chapter 3 on loving-kindness, giving commentary to the…

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Venerable standing behind a podium with a photograph of the Sravasti Abbey community projected behind her.
Living in Community

The six harmonies: Setting the stage for living toge...

The six harmonies help people come together to create a spiritual community with the conditions…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Virtuous mental factors #7-11

Venerable Sangye Khadro explains virtuous mental factors #7-11, encouraging discussion about how to cultivate them…

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Sun shines through the trees in the Winter.
Illumination of the Thought

Developing three kinds of compassion

A commentary on verses from Chandrakirti’s "Supplement to the Middle Way" explaining three kinds of…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

The three results of karma

Thinking about the long-term results of our actions helps us pause and think before we…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

Factors that determine the weight of karma

The factors that determine the weight of karmic imprints and the experiences they bring, both…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

The bodhisattva ideal

A commentary on inspiring verses from Shantideva's Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds. Also how the…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Working with the afflictions review

Venerable Thubten Damcho leads a lively discussion about how to apply antidotes to the afflictions.

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Virtuous mental factors #2-6

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues her commentary on the virtuous mental factors, explaining integrity, consideration for…

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