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Venerable Thubten Chodron Returning the United States to democracy and civility
Responding to the topic of an upcoming panel discussion at North Idaho College on civil…
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Congratulations to the first geshemas!
Photos of the first batch of Geshemas from Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, wearing the yellow dongka…
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The vast benefits of bodhicitta
By reflecting on it's benefits we will be inspired to create the causes to develop…
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Respect for common American values
A reflection on the controversy around athletes' recent protests of the killings of black men.
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Chapter 4: Verses 382-391
Examining the teachings on the bodhisattva practices and emptiness in the fundamental and universal vehicles.
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The purpose of spiritual practice
Whether or not to engage in a ngondro practice, remembering that transforming our minds is…
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The best higher attainment
How transforming our minds is the central purpose of our Dharma practice.
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Dedicating our merit
Training the mind to dedicate the merit of virtuous actions and spiritual practice. Dedicating with…
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Three types of compassion
Continued commentary on Chandrakirti's homage to great compassion, explaining three ways to observe sentient beings…
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Chapter 4: Verses 370-381
Through undergoing small inconveniences and putting in the effort to practice the bodhisattva path great…
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Thubten Tashi (Laveeta) - Sep 14, 2016
Thubten Tashi (Laveeta) Being Tashi, facing the death of a child
A student searches for peace after the death of her child.
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