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Transforming War and Terrorism

Compassion and kindness in the face of terrorism

A three-part series of talks on cultivating compassion, kindness and forgiveness for perpetrators in the…

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Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas

Chapter 1: Abandoning belief in permanence

An introduction to the text "400 Stanzas on the Middle Way" by Aryadeva, the study…

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Travels

Rejoicing over teachings in Mexico

Venerable Chodron shares on her recent teaching tour in Mexico, which was well attended and…

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Mind and Awareness

Quiz review: Seven types of cognizers, part 4

Answers to questions related to correct assumer, doubt, and wrong consciousness.

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Mind and Awareness

Quiz review: Seven types of cognizers, part 3

Answers to questions regarding inferential, inattentive and subsequent cognizers.

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Don't Believe Everything You Think

The poisons of anger, attachment and ignorance

How the three poisons affect our relationships and push us to do many harmful actions.…

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Essential Spiritual Advice

Mindfulness of ethical conduct

How ethical conduct affects not only our spiritual practice but others' faith as well.

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Thought Training

Transforming the Complaining Mind

Venerable Chodron shows us how to change our thought using a personal example.

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Mind and Awareness

Quiz review: Seven types of cognizers, part 1

Answers to questions related to overview of seven types of cognizers and direct perceivers.

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Transforming War and Terrorism

Buddhists in conflict

Response to concerns over the sectarian conflict between the Buddhist majority and Muslim minority in…

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Venerable Tarpa smiling happily for receiving the 1st Annual Sun & Moon Medal of Merit.
Mind and Awareness

Quiz: Seven types of cognizers

Questions covering various topics related to seven types of cognizers.

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