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Venerable Thubten Chodron Connecting from the heart in an age of loneliness
Devices are suppose to make us connected with others but they shrink our world to…
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Venerable Thubten Samten “Precious Garland” review: Quiz question...
Discussion of the first seven quiz questions on Chapter 1.
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The three higher trainings
How the three higher trainings relate to each other and why we need all three…
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Quiz questions for Precious Garland: Intro to verse 24
Questions to review understanding of the talks on Nagarjuna’s "Precious Garland of Advice for a…
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Daniel Aitken - Nov 30, 2015
Daniel Aitken An American Buddhist abbess
An interview with Wisdom Publications discussing the vision for Sravasti Abbey and the recently published…
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Connecting with those we disagree with
Looking at the ways we can open our heart and connect with someone for whom…
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Compassion and social action
How we can increase our concern for others and put it in to action in…
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How to take refuge in the Three Jewels
Reflecting on the distinguishing characteristics of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha and the benefits of…
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Chapter 2: Verses 115-126
The problems of teaching emptiness to those who are unsuitable vessels. Creating the causes for…
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True liberty for all beings
A discussion about two emails related to Thanksgiving, one on compassion for animals, and the…
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Living in the joy of the Dharma
The dedication verse encourages us to turn away from the hustle and bustle of our…
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Putting the Dharma into practice
The importance of integrating the Dharma into everyday life, in whatever situations we encounter.
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