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Venerable Thubten Chodron Introduction to the taking and giving meditation
Overcoming self-centredness, a major obstacle to doing the taking and giving meditation.
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Contestable times
A conversation on the nature of time with a theoretical physicist, a philosopher, and a…
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A bodhisattva’s humility
Commentary to verses on developing a bodhisattva’s joy and humility in pacifying others’ sufferings.
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Geshe Dadul Namgyal Reflection on cultivating excellent qualities
Leading a discussion on points 1-3 in the reflection at the end of the section…
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No real owner of suffering
Commentary on verses about the equality of one’s own and others’ suffering.
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Excellent qualities can be enhanced
Explaining how it is possible to cultivate the mind’s excellent qualities limitlessly in the section…
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Compassion in action: a life of service
Reflections on being part of the first generation of Western monastics and what it means…
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Why do I protect myself and not others?
Using reasoning to move beyond the self-centered attitude and care about the happiness and suffering…
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Excellent qualities can be built up cumulatively
Explaining how the mind can be habituated to excellent qualities that can be built up…
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What is prayer?
A discussion of the nature of prayer in Buddhism and recognizing the kindness of others.
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