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Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (Dadul Namgyal) Equality of samsara and nirvana
Describing the meaning of "one taste in emptiness", beginning the section, "The Equality of Samsara…
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Incarcerated people I am a Buddhist
D. S. reflects on how his studies in Buddhism have influenced his life as an…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Don’t misunderstand Shantideva
How Shantideva's verses can be misunderstood, leading to unsound conclusions.
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The object of negation
Correctly identifying the object of negation is essential for the meditation on emptiness to be…
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Mindfulness of mind and phenomena
A discussion about understanding the mind and phenoma with connections to the third and fourth…
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Understanding Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s passing and...
How to stay connected with a spiritual teacher after their passing.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Seeing kindness everywhere
By recognizing the kindness all around us we will open our hearts to everyone.
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Tantra initiations, empowerment
Types of tantra initiations, qualities of a vajrayana master and disciple, the five Dhyani Buddhas,…
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Tantra practices
Deity yoga, the four complete purities of practice and imagining ourselves as a buddha.
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Unique elements of Vajrayana
Some unique elements of Vajrayana, such as using method and wisdom in one consciousness.
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Removing partiality
By recognizing our differences are superficial we can overcome our partiality and biases.
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Venerable Tenzin Tsepal Meditation on overcoming partiality
Guided analytic meditation to help develop impartial compassion.
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