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Essence of a Human Life

Living with integrity

Reflecting on the nonvirtuous action of lying, especially when others cannot handle the truth.

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Essence of a Human Life

The pathways of physical nonvirtue

Practical advice on living wisely by avoiding killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2015

Interdependence and equanimity

A motivation on cultivating equanimity and a story from Nagarjuna's text on attachment to touchables.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2015

Calming the mind

How to focus and calm the mind: give up attachment to sense objects, overcome hindrances,…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2015

Concentration and the six perfections

How to meditate on the breath and on the Buddha, and comments on Nagarjuna's commentary…

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Gomchen Lamrim

The six preliminary practices, part 1

The six activities that prepare the body and mind for the meditation session.

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 1: Verses 57-62

To get to the view of the middle way that avoids the two extremes is…

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Essence of a Human Life

Creating the causes of happiness

How understanding karma helps us to focus on what truly matters, and to create the…

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Essence of a Human Life

Attachment to the body

Contemplating the amount of time we spend seeking pleasure for and pampering our body when…

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