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Love and Self-esteem

Cultivating love

On the difference between love and attachment, and the obstacles to cultivating love.

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Books

Under one umbrella

A review by Rita Gross of the book "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions."

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Teachings at Sravasti Abbey

Chapter 1: Upper rebirth and highest good

An introduction to the text in the context of Nagarjuna's other treatises on the Middle…

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Working with Emotions

Helping angry people

We cannot control other people; we can only accept where they are at right now.

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Cherishing others

The benefits of cherishing others and practicing fortitude. Verses 119-134 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Transforming hindrances and adversity

How our spiritual progress is dependent on all sentient beings. Verses 103-118 of Chapter 6…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Challenging the ego

How the Dharma challenges our self-centered mind. Verses 99-102 of Chapter 6 of Shantideva's "Engaging…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Praise and reputation

Giving up attachment to praise and a good reputation. Verses 90-98 of Shantideva's "Engaging in…

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Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds

Working with jealousy

Counteracting our jealous mind that resents our enemies' good fortune. Verses 80-89 of Shantideva's "Engaging…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 12: Quiz review part 2

Review and discussion of questions on refuting wrong views. The second part covers questions 9-16…

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