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Venerable Thubten Chodron The emptiness of giving
How to contemplate depending arising and emptiness while making offerings.
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Contemplating the eight types of dukkha, part 1
How to contemplate in detail the unsatisfactory nature of birth, aging, sickness, and death in…
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Chapter 3: Verses 259-267
Practicing generosity to benefit others and accumulate merit. Practicing the activities to accumulate wisdom.
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The merit of offering food and drink
A continuing teaching on dedications that we make for all those who have offered us…
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Verses after meals
An explanation of the mantras done after meals and dedication prayers for all beings.
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Heather Mack Duchscher Recognizing our inner beauty
Abbey volunteer Heather Duchscher shares how meeting the Dharma helped her to overcome her eating…
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Bob Wilson Healing the body, mind, and world
Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling…
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Dedication verses
Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a…
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Genuine self-confidence
Self-confidence is the opposite of self-centeredness. As women, we should be secure in our commitments…
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Points on karma and purification using the four forces
Turning from nonvirtue to virtue. Points of interest on karma and how to purify nonvirtuous…
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