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Faith and wisdom
Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explains the purpose of composition, and the causes and effects of higher…
View PostKeeping a vast, expansive mind
How changing our perspective and "looking up" can reveal boundless possibilities.
View PostBenefits on meditating on the Buddha
Explaining the benefits of meditating on the Buddha and a variety of meditation objects for…
View PostKarmic consequences of taking advantage of others
Examining situations when we are deceived by others and when our efforts are not successful.
View PostPernicious thoughts
Questions about karma plus verses outlining obstacles to our spiritual practice and peace of mind.
View PostThe importance of making offerings
How making offerings benefits us and how self-grasping ignorance causes afflictions to arise.
View PostKarma and the mind’s namtok
Our distorted ways of thinking and how this lead to the creation of negative karma.
View PostOvercoming spiritual obstacles
How contemplating impermanence and the defects of cyclic existence helps to transform our minds.
View PostThe four characteristics of karma
How to understand karma in the context of cyclic existence and multiple lifetimes.
View PostEducation in compassion and peace
I am glad to learn that the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA) in Brazil is…
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