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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2012

Caring mind towards everyone

Questioning our reactions to others and evening out our biases by developing equanimity.

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Chenrezig Weeklong Retreat 2012

Benefits of forgiveness

The benefits of forgiveness and remembering the kindness of our parents.

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Mind and Awareness

Classification of objects

How our minds observe with or without interpretation and the classification of objects based on…

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Venerables Jenying and Jendy bowling to each other.
Becoming a Monastic

Advice on preparing for ordination

Senior bhikshunis give poignant advice on preparing for monastic ordination.

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Harmony with the Environment

Benefitting animals with wisdom and compassion

Concerns over distortions in the practice of animal liberation and suggestions of ways to truly…

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Cover of Buddhism for Beginners.
Buddhism for Beginners

Science, creation and rebirth

An explanation of the Buddhist view of karma and rebirth; and a discussion of the…

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Mind and Awareness

Divisions of selfless: Abstract composites

Description of types of objects that are produced which are neither form nor consciousness.

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2012

Six conditions, five faults, eight antidotes

The six conditions for doing concentration retreat, the five faults affecting serenity meditation, and the…

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Cultivating Concentration Retreat 2012

The hindrances: Doubt

What mindfulness means in developing serenity, and an explanation of the fifth hindrance that prevents…

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