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Overcoming the five hindrances to concentration
The antidotes for the five hindrances to developing meditative concentration.
View PostHabitual behaviors and karma
Continuing thoughts and considerations in regards to the tragic events in Paris, France. How to…
View PostChapter 14: Verses 326-334
Reflecting on the relationship between an object and its attributes to refute true existence.
View PostAssessing our speech and motivation
In response to a letter from a listener, a discussion about the terrorist attack against…
View PostGuided meditation: The four characteristics of karma
Meditating on the four aspects of karma helps to change our attitudes and actions to…
View PostPracticing in harmony
A talk on the practices common to the different Buddhist traditions based on the book…
View PostChapter 11: Quiz review part 2
Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The second part of the…
View PostGeshemas and bhikshuni ordination
Statements made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Jangchup Lamrim teachings regarding bhikshuni…
View PostGuided meditation: Taking refuge in the Three Jewels
Looking at our present situation and the qualities of the Three Jewels inspires us to…
View PostChapter 11: Quiz review part 1
Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The first part of the…
View PostGuided meditation: The lower realms and refuge
Reflecting on the possibility of a lower rebirth inspires us to take refuge in the…
View PostChapter 10: Quiz review part 3
Completion of the review of questions on refuting misconceptions of a self. The third part…
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