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Zopa Herron The concept of refuge
A short teaching on what refuge means, why we take refuge and what we're taking…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye Precious human life
Recognizing the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life, how rare such an opportunity…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron How do we make ourselves trustworthy?
A look at ways of cultivating qualities that make us more trustworthy.
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On marital separation
How to work with the mind when going through separation in relationships.
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The functioning of cause and effect
A discussion on karma, what it is and what it isn't, and how our actions…
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Don’t trust me to fly a plane!
We can create unreasonable expectations of others, and trust them more than they can bear.…
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Buddha’s advice for a better world
Looking at what is really in our hearts. Responding to questions on motivations that one…
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Forgiving after a betrayal
When trust has been broken, the best antidote is forgiveness. We don't forget, but we…
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Introduction to direct perceivers
Summary of first type of cognizer that experiences things directly.
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The four opponent actions for healing broken trust
Practical steps to restoring a trusting relationship. The four opponent powers specifically in healing trust…
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What mental factors protect trust?
Several mental factors, like mindfulness and consideration for others, can help us to remain trustworthy…
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Healing broken trust
In trying to repair a relationship where trust has been broken, it's important to be…
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