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Venerable Thubten Chodron A monastic’s mind
A talk directed at monastics but valuable for all. The value of having a monastic…
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Working with obstacles on the path
Using tonglen meditation as well as the practices of purification and the accumulation of merit…
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Transforming anger
Learning to react to situations with love and compassion instead of anger.
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Zopa Herron Purifying harsh speech and idle talk
Exploring the non-virtues of harsh speech and idle talk, their habituation in our minds as…
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Purifying lying and divisive speech
Exploring the non-virtues of lying and divisive speech and the mixed messages we get from…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Power of remedial action: Methods
Six methods of applying remedial action to counteract our non-virtuous deeds.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The power of reliance: Bodhicitta
The importance of the altruistic attitude to attain awakening for the benefit of all beings.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Bodhicitta
Generating bodhicitta lights a fire in our practice, giving us the energy to accomplish the…
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Retreat motivation
It is in understanding our situation in samsara that we develop our motivation for awakening.
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Four immeasurables and seven-limb prayer
Teachings on how the preliminary practices helps us transform our mind away from afflictions.
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Visualizations and Brahma’s request
Practical advice on how to use visualization practices to overcome hurt, resentment, and guilt from…
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Advice for upcoming surgery
A student shares on the practices that helped her to face breast cancer and undergo…
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