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Venerable Thubten Chodron Relying on a spiritual guide
How to develop a proper relationship with a spiritual guide and how to use that…
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Desire and happiness
The five hindrances to developing meditative concentration, and what it means to be "in the…
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Venerable Thubten Jigme Calming the mind, simplifying our lives
How to work with our minds, looking internally at the causes of problems, and decrease…
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Pali tradition and noble path
The 16 aspects of the four noble truths in the Pali tradition, focusing on the…
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Third and fourth noble truths
The remaining eight aspects of the third and fourth noble truths of true cessations and…
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Four noble truths: An overview
An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight…
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Chapter 1: Verses 1-10
The benefits of reflecting on death, how to contemplate death with wisdom, and refuting misconceptions…
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The silver lining
Finding hope in positive developments that have emerged in America since the Boston Marathon tragedy.
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The golden rule
In the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy, interfaith perspectives on turning away from hate…
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Causes of happiness
The near and far enemies of love and the true causes of happiness that we…
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The kindness of sentient beings
How to reflect on the kindness of all sentient beings, including our enemies, at both…
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Defining love and happiness
Examining how we define "love" and "happiness," why we like friends, have apathy for strangers,…
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