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Review of challenges for western monastics
Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…
View PostThe six perfections comprise the entire Mahayana
How the six perfections encompass all the Mahayana practices.
View PostDharma questions and answers
Venerable Thubten Chodron answers questions on a variety of Dharma topics from her experience.
View PostThe perfection of joyous effort
How to build a strong foundation for our spiritual practice with joyous effort.
View PostIdentifying our buttons
Learning to work with our sensitivities and the power of forgiveness.
View PostReview of the value and intent of monastic life
Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
View PostThree kinds of ethical conduct
Three kinds of ethical conduct and eleven groups of people to benefit when we can.
View PostWe have the power to change
By taking responsibility for our ethical conduct, we can transform our lives and benefit others.
View PostLetting go of worldly concerns
How to overcome grasping at worldly concerns to find true happiness.
View PostRepaying the kindness of others
The limitations of personal liberation and the happiness of working for the benefit of others.
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