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Venerable Thubten Chodron Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Introduction and vow...
Explanation of the first three vows according to a commentary by Dagpo Rinpoche which uses…
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Venerable Thubten Semkye The power of reliance: Refuge
Restoring our relationship to the Three Jewels by taking refuge in Vajrasattva.
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa The four opponent powers: Part 2
Finishing a short overview of the four opponent powers for purifying harmful actions, we look…
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The four opponent powers: Part 1
An overview of the four opponent powers, the benefits of doing purification practice, and a…
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Venerable Thubten Samten Bodhicitta
Generating bodhicitta lights a fire in our practice, giving us the energy to accomplish the…
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The precepts of aspiring bodhicitta
Starting off the explanation of the Bodhisattva ethical restraints or vows with a teaching on…
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Taking refuge from the heart
The importance of taking the time to mindfully go for refuge and generate a motivation…
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Zopa Herron The 100-syllable mantra
The power of reciting mantra to transform our mind into the mind of a buddha.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme 
Confidence in purification
Developing confidence in purification can be achieved by relying on the Buddhas, our teachers, and…
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A vast perspective
By broadening our perspective and seeing our great potential, we can begin to transform the…
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Being a friend to yourself
How learning to care deeply for ourselves naturally leads to the wish to benefit and…
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