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The 18th Sakyadhita conference
The 18th Sakyadhita Conference took place in Seoul, Korea, June 23–27, 2023. I did not…
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Overcoming obstacles to practice
What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.
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Arya disposition and Buddha nature
Describing the arya dispositions according to different tenet systems, from the sections "Ārya Disposition according…
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The source of disagreement
The source of disagreements between the lower tenets schools and the Prasangika Madhyamikas.
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Fear of compassion
How it takes time to form trusting relationships with others who have been harmed in…
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Meditation on working with an unhelpful friend
A guided meditation on changing counterproductive mental habits.
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The mind’s potential in the Pali tradition
Starting Chapter 13, "Buddha Nature", covering the potential of the mind from the section, "The…
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Seven-limb Prayer
Purifying and creating positive potential prepare our minds to grow in wisdom and understanding.
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Advice for a non-Buddhist friend
Venerable Thubten Chodron offers advice on preparing for death.
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The purity of emptiness
Explaining the emptiness of afflictive mind and the emptiness of purified mind, reviewing the section,…
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