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Venerable Thubten Chodron Assessing our speech and motivation
In response to a letter from a listener, a discussion about the terrorist attack against…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Guided meditation: The four characteristics of karma
Meditating on the four aspects of karma helps to change our attitudes and actions to…
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Practicing in harmony
A talk on the practices common to the different Buddhist traditions based on the book…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Chapter 11: Quiz review part 2
Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The second part of the…
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Geshemas and bhikshuni ordination
Statements made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Jangchup Lamrim teachings regarding bhikshuni…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Guided meditation: Taking refuge in the Three Jewels
Looking at our present situation and the qualities of the Three Jewels inspires us to…
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Chapter 11: Quiz review part 1
Review and discussion of questions on refuting truly existent time. The first part of the…
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Guided meditation: The lower realms and refuge
Reflecting on the possibility of a lower rebirth inspires us to take refuge in the…
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Chapter 10: Quiz review part 3
Completion of the review of questions on refuting misconceptions of a self. The third part…
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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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