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Verse 67: The wise and skilled teacher
The importance of finding our own internal wisdom, integrating the Dharma into our lives so…
View PostThe second noble truth: the root afflictions
Looking at the six root afflictions—the causes of problems in this life and future lives.
View PostChapter 13: Verses 312-320
Refuting inherent existence by analyzing how visual and auditory objects are perceived.
View PostThe first noble truth: Our situation in samsara
Looking at the reality of our present situation will motivate us seek authentic happiness.
View PostRejoicing in living at Sravasti Abbey
Venerable Thubten Jampa shares how living at the Abbey and practicing with the community has…
View PostChapter 13: Verses 307-311
Refuting the inherent existence of visual objects as well as of the eye sense faculty…
View PostWorking with anger
Examining how the source of our anger is our own mind, and that we have…
View PostChanging our minds and emotional habits
How ignorance projects a mode of existence onto things that doesn't exist. Advice on how…
View PostOvercoming obstacles to Dharma practice
Advice on how to build and keep a consistent practice followed by a talk about…
View PostGuided meditation on death and impermanence
Seeing that death is definite and lifespan uncertain reflecting on the eight worldly concerns can…
View PostGreen Tara sadhana with the Eight Dangers
An alternate text of the Green Tara sadhana including the Protection from the Eight Dangers…
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