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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal The equivalents of existents
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal teaches on the seven equivalents of the term existent, and engages the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Consumerism and the environment
Using the thought transformation practices to monitor our mind in the context of how we…
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Mind training for a modern world
How to use everyday situations to challenge habitual ways of thinking in order to bring…
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The nature of pleasure and pain
The third of three talks based on the book “Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness.” Commentary…
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Leading with a compassionate motivation
The second of three talks based on the book "Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness." Commentary…
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Spiritual advice on practical matters
The first of three talks based on the book "Practical Ethics and Profound Emptiness." Commentary…
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Wisdom in difficult times
How Nagarjuna's advice to a leader is still relevant for leaders in modern times including,…
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The first nonvirtue of speech: Lying (part 2)
We have to observe the situations in which we tell lies. If we have done…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review of serenity
Venerable Thubten Tarpa reviews the teachings on serenity, focusing on what to take as your…
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Review: Chapters 7-8
Venerable Tenzin Tsepal leads a review of Chapters 7 and 8, and begins going through…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Becoming a nun
There are many ways to consider one's desire to ordain. Motivation is the most important…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi A nun’s lifestyle
The lifestyle of a Buddhist nun or monk is based on Buddhist values of compassion,…
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