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Monastic Life

The 18th Sakyadhita conference

The 18th Sakyadhita Conference took place in Seoul, Korea, June 23–27, 2023. I did not…

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Dharma in Daily Life

Overcoming obstacles to practice

What hindrances affect our practice? Examples of these and how to overcome them.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

Arya disposition and Buddha nature

Describing the arya dispositions according to different tenet systems, from the sections "Ārya Disposition according…

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Shantideva Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

The source of disagreement

The source of disagreements between the lower tenets schools and the Prasangika Madhyamikas.

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An Open-Hearted Life

Fear of compassion

How it takes time to form trusting relationships with others who have been harmed in…

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Exploring Monastic Life 2023

Confession prayer part 3

The conclusion of a multi-part teaching on the General Confession Prayer.

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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature

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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Exploring Monastic Life 2023

Faith and virtue

The different types of faith, five types of virtue, and Tsongkhapa’s secret advice.

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Preliminary Practices

Seven-limb Prayer

Purifying and creating positive potential prepare our minds to grow in wisdom and understanding.

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