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Venerable Chodron in front of a large Buddha statue, smiling while teaching.
Mindfulness

Introduction to the four establishments of mindfulness

The purpose of practicing the four establishments of mindfulness, how they correlate with the four…

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Buddhist Worldview

Unlocking your potential

How we experience the results of karma in every moment and create karma for future…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 4-7

Investigating our own experience to see the disadvantages of clinging attachment and develop love and…

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Shantideva Teachings in Singapore

Chapter 8: Verses 1-3

The practice of abandoning the distorted conceptions of the eight worldly concerns.

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Group photo of many people with Venerables Chodron and Damcho in the center.
Deity Meditation

Introduction to vajrayana

How vajrayana practice uses the imagination to help progress on the path, developing qualities and…

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Buddhist Worldview

The ten innermost jewels of the Kadampas

How contemplating the ten innermost jewels of the Kadampa tradition helps to overcome the eight…

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Buddhist Worldview

Reflecting on death and impermanence

Reflecting on death helps to set priorities and let go of things that are not…

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Buddhist Worldview

The disadvantages of the eight worldly concerns

Contemplating the eight worldly concerns helps to make good choices and see what to practice…

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Buddhist Worldview

Contemplating the value of our precious human rebirth

How contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind inspires Dharma practice. Recognizing the potential…

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Workplace Wisdom

Spiritual confidence in the workplace

What it means to integrate spirituality with work including our motivation to work, keeping ethical…

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Venerable sitting in front of large Buddha statue, teaching.
Books

“The Compassionate Kitchen” book launch

How to make preparing food and eating part of a spiritual practice that leads to…

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Venerable smiling with palms together.
Cultivating the Four Immeasurables

The kindness of others: Teaching and guided meditation

How meditating on the kindness of others dispels feelings of separation from others and makes…

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