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Inferential cognizers and direct perceivers
Teaching on the last two types of consciousnesses: inferential cognizers and direct perceivers.
View PostThe vibrant Dharma community in Asia
Venerable Thubten Chodron continues to reflect on her recent travels.
View PostPilgrimage to Muara Jambi
Venerable Thubten Chodron talks about her recent trip to Indonesia.
View PostQualities to abandon and cultivate
Teaching on various qualities of mind to abandon, and others to adopt, such as fear,…
View PostTransforming aging and illness into the path
One of Venerable Chodron's long-time students contemplates acceptance and slowing down.
View PostDoubt and correctly assuming consciousness
Teaching on the seven types of awareness, including doubt and correctly assuming consciousnesses.
View PostBuilding confidence to live your life to the fullest
What it means to have confidence, and how to develop stable self-confidence through self-acceptance and…
View PostThe power of Nyung Ne with questions and answers
What it means to take refuge during the Nyung Ne practice. Answers to questions on…
View PostOne teacher, many traditions: But what is the path?
How the Buddha's many discourses are not contradictory but show he was a skillful teacher…
View PostFinding inspiration in the qualities of Medicine Buddha
How the physical features of the Medicine Buddha illustrate his qualities and how they inspire…
View PostReview of dependent origination
Venerable Thubten Samten reviews the three types of dependent origination.
View PostChapter 7: Verses 59-76
Cultivating the far-reaching practice of joyous effort brings joy to dharma practice and is a…
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