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Venerable Thubten Chodron Long gestation, happy delivery
The Abbey celebrates the arrival of Venerable Thubten Chodron's new book, "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many…
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Advice for Dharma practice
A question and answer session covering topics such as social conformity, guilt and regret, dealing…
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Clinging to our identity
The definition of mindfulness of phenomena and how we cling to and grasp at our…
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Mindfulness of the body and feelings
Different ways of meditation on the four establishments of mindfulness, focusing first on the body…
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Meditation, misconceptions, and the four seals
Manners of meditation, the four seals of Buddhism, and the benefits of understanding the body,…
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Mindfulness and introspective awareness
An introduction to the teachings on the four establishments of mindfulness. How wisdom, mindfulness, and…
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Venerable Thubten Tsultrim Guided meditation on the value of a precious human r...
How to contemplate the value and rarity of a precious human rebirth to make life…
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Incarcerated people Being present
A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…
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The de facto clause
Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…
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Steadfastness and self-confidence
How to distinguish self-confidence from conceit, engaging in virtue with enthusiasm, and the disadvantages of…
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A joyous long-term vision
The importance of aspiration and a joyous long-term vision, self-confidence, and an examination of the…
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