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Venerable Thubten Chodron The meaning of karma
Clarifies what the often misused word "karma" means in a Buddhist context.
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Contemplating causality
It is helpful to contemplate whether your beliefs and views about who you are and…
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Contemplating causality
Encourages us to contemplate whether our beliefs and views about who we are and events…
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Chapter 8: Verses 183-184
Misconceptions regarding how cyclic existence comes into existence and the importance of understanding this. Explaining…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Learning to let go during purification
Addresses a query on how to work with difficult emotions and memories that arise during…
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Appreciating the time for analysis
Expresses appreciation for the time we have during the silent Winter Retreat to do analytical…
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How to make the most of Retreat from Afar
Responds to a listener's queries on where to find BBC videos online and how best…
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Chapter 8: Verses 179-183
Considering that things might not exist as they appear has great benefit, and why and…
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Rejoicing in retreat
Celebrates the joy, privilege, and responsibility of Vajrasattva practice during Sravasti Abbey's first Snows Retreat,…
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Chapter 8: Verses 176-178
Why the afflictions can be abandoned, and the importance of reflecting on our attachment to…
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Dealing with grief and loss
Fresh perspectives on how to work with changes that we do not welcome.
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Shifting from the self-centered thought to cherishin...
The equalizing and exchanging self with others method of generating bodhicitta, and examining how the…
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