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Scott Lawley - Apr 17, 2016
Scott Lawley A trap to be aware of
A student talks about the dangers of becoming complacent in his practice of the Dharma.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Quiz questions Part 4 for Precious Garland
Questions to review our understanding of the most recent talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of…
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Comparing the Buddhist and scientific views of emotions
A look at two viewpoints on the source of disturbing emotions, how they cause problems,…
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How our emotions impact our mind
Understanding how emotions impact the mind helps us work with disturbing emotions and positive emotions.…
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Misconceptions about compassion
While everyone admires compassion, there is a lot of confusion about it. In addition to…
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Overcoming the obstacles to developing compassion
Recognizing the four qualities of self-centeredness that impede developing compasssion and looking at the ways…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Gomchen Lamrim review: Precious human life
A review and guided meditation on the freedoms and fortunes to fuel our aspirations to…
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Compassion and interdependence
When we see that we are dependent on others we see the importance of caring…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme “Precious Garland” review: Quiz part 3 q...
Discussion of quiz part three questions 4-6 to review verses from Chapter 1. How a…
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A warm heart in a complex world
In terms of having a kind heart it doesn't matter if the world is more…
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Cultivating emotional balance
Learning to handle our emotions instead of being under their control strengthens and makes us…
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How ignorance interferes with good relationships
When we have some awareness of the karmic system of actions and effects it enables…
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