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Q & A on how to meditate
Explaining how analytical and stabilizing meditation work together in our practice.
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Why we meditate and how to do it
An in-depth introduction to meditation designed especially for those new to the practice.
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Bodhicitta and working with adversity
Conventional bodhicitta and how it helps us in this time of the five degenerations.
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The great scope of the lamrim
Bodhicitta, the wisdom realizing emptiness and a surprise birthday celebration!
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The preliminaries & ultimate bodhichitta
Introduction to the "Seven-point Mind Training" by Geshe Chekawa and the first two points.
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The middle scope of the lamrim
Renunciation, the three higher trainings and a preview of the great scope of the lamrim…
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The initial scope of the lamrim
The importance of looking beyond just this life and methods for avoiding unfortunate rebirths.
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The joy of monastic discipline
Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
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A peaceful heart in a complex world
Cultivate peace of mind by overcoming the eight worldly concerns and making beneficial aspirations.
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Unlocking your potential
How to overcome obstacles and create causes to realize our full human potential.
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Advice for monastics
Explaning the section of advice for Monastics, teaching from Chapter 5.
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