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Venerable Thubten Chodron Quiz: Aryadeva’s “400 Stanzas” Chapter 11
Quiz questions for a review of chapter 11 of Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas on the Middle…
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Meeting Manjushri
Commentary on the Homage to Manjushri. How considering the qualities of wisdom can inspire our…
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Healing the mind
How to cultivate compassion in healthy and sustainable ways that benefit both ourselves and others.
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“Living with an Open Heart” book launch
A lively discussion about the book, Living with an Open Heart: How to Cultivate Compassion…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Guided nine-point death meditation
Meditating on death brings meaning and purpose to our life and helps to avoid wasting…
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A Buddhist response to religious fundamentalism
A reflection on the similarities shared by fundamentalists and techniques for working with our judgmental…
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The union of wisdom and compassion
How to develop healthy relationships and self-confidence that isn't based on others' approval.
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Cultivating faith in the Three Jewels
What faith means in the Buddhist context, and how to contemplate when paying homage to…
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The importance of monastic training
Monastic life may be viewed as restrictive but actually offers freedom from distractions and freedom…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Chapter 10: Quiz review part 2
Continuation of the review of questions on refuting misconceptions of a self. The second part…
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The misery of attachment
Investigating the affliction of attachment and how it leads to dissatisfaction and dukkha. Changing our…
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The secondary afflictions
Final teaching on the root afflictions and beginning explanation on the 20 secondary afflictions, with…
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