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A Buddhist approach to helping the dying
An interview covering the Buddhist perspective on death, helping others create good karma before death…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 21-25
Teaching on the ethical restraint that support our practice of joyous effort and meditative concentration.
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Loss of a loved one to suicide
Response to a student's request for re-visiting a previous conference talk she gave on healing…
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From goatherd to geshe
Geshe Chopa Tenzin Lhadron describes her journey from rural Ladakh with minimal opportunities for education,…
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An introduction to Tibetan Buddhist debate
Geshe Chopa Tenzin Lhadron, one of the first female Tibetan Geshes, shares her thoughts on…
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“Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness”...
How Nagarjuna's teachings on leadership and ethical conduct are relevant to today's leaders and spiritual…
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Auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints 19-20
Teaching the auxiliary bodhisattva ethical restraints, covering those related to the far-reaching practice of fortitude.
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Chapter 5: Verses 493-500
The final verses of Nagarjuna's "Precious Garland," summarizing his advice to all of us on…
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“An Open-Hearted Life”: Introduction
When we take a compassionate perspective we are better prepared to care for ourselves and…
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Gomchen Lamrim review: Aspiring Bodhicitta
Review of the aspiring bodhicitta ethical code which helps us to prevent being separated from…
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Peace practices: Changing the world from the inside out
Creating a peaceful society starts with changing our own heart and mind. It starts inside…
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Chapter 5: Verses 491-492
Explanation of the qualities by which one can identify a suitable spiritual mentor, and how…
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