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Illumination of the Thought

Developing three kinds of compassion

A commentary on verses from Chandrakirti’s "Supplement to the Middle Way" explaining three kinds of…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

The ripening of karma

The workings of karma including what karma ripens first, definite and indefinite karma, when karma…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

The three results of karma

Thinking about the long-term results of our actions helps us pause and think before we…

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Library of Wisdom and Compassion

Factors that determine the weight of karma

The factors that determine the weight of karmic imprints and the experiences they bring, both…

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Books

Living an open-hearted life

How cultivating compassion and living ethically create the foundation for a happy life.

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

The bodhisattva ideal

A commentary on inspiring verses from Shantideva's Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds. Also how the…

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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path

Working with the afflictions review

Venerable Thubten Damcho leads a lively discussion about how to apply antidotes to the afflictions.

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Books

“Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Thought...

Commentary on "The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation". How to use them to practice in…

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Group photo of Venerables Chodron, Chonyi, and Samten standing with the staff of Insight Timer Sydney.
Books

Practicing Buddhist mindfulness

The practice of mindfulness from a Buddhist perspective. How mindfulness should be linked with ethical…

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Buddhist Reasoning and Debate

Virtuous mental factors #2-6

Venerable Sangye Khadro continues her commentary on the virtuous mental factors, explaining integrity, consideration for…

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