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Luis - May 9, 2018
Luis Earth and Water
A student writes about the value of acknowledging our emotions.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron “Approaching the Buddhist Path”: Persona...
The Dalai Lama's personal reflections on his daily practices. The benefits of reflecting on precious…
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The benefits of bodhichitta
Bodhicitta—the aspiration for awakening for the benefit of all sentient beings—is the most noble intention…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Confusion about compassion
While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. It's good to…
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Prayer to be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land: v...
Things and persons exist dependently but ignorance grasps them to exist independently. Overcoming obstacles to…
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Prayer to be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land: v...
The kinds of wisdom to be generated on the path. Developing meditative concentrations and superknowledges…
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Prayer to be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land: v...
Aspiring to teach the Dharma to those in unfortunate states according to their disposition. The…
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The third nonvirtue of speech: Harsh speech (part 1)
Harsh speech includes criticizing, denigrating, and humiliating others. Or we may scold others to “guide”…
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Prayer to be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land: v...
Making aspirations to be reborn in Amitabha's pure land, to receive teachings there, and understand…
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Prayer to be reborn in Amitabha’s pure land: v...
Explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa's prayer to be reborn in Amitabha's pure land. The kinds of…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Review of five faults and eight antidotes
Venerable Thubten Samten leads a review of the Gomchen Lamrim sections on the five faults…
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Overview of the Amitabha Buddha sadhana
A brief overview of the Amitabha practice including the purpose. Explanation of the meaning of…
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