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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Review of Chapter 7: Counteracting desire
Venerable Thubten Chonyi draws from Aryadeva's text as well as other sources to examine and…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Chapter 7: Abandoning attachment to sense objects
Why our attachment to samsara is completely inappropriate, and how giving it up will bring…
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Chapters 6-7: Verses 150-152
An explanation of emptiness of the mind, emptiness of afflictions, and managing manifest afflictions as…
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Watch what you’re doing: your actions have res...
Being aware of our ethical conduct and "cleaning up our act" can lead to a…
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Chapter 6: Verses 144-149
The disadvantages of anger and the advantages of practicing fortitude when faced with difficulties.
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Bhikkhu Anālayo The legality of bhikkhunī ordination
Looking at the legal issues surrounding the revival of full ordination for nuns.
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Giving up clinging to this life
Thinking about the reality of impermanence and death helps us let go of our strong…
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Untainted meditation
Meditation is needed to overcome afflictions, but it can easily become tainted by mundane concerns.
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Offering the universe
Offering the mandala (everything wonderful in the universe) to Chenrezig and requesting inspiration and blessings.
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Bringing harmony to the workplace
How to integrate the Dharma into our work lives by setting a good motivation, being…
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