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Venerable Thubten Chodron Bodhisattva ethical restraints: 6 causes of afflictions
Continuing the talk on the five hindrances as well as a description of the six…
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Mahayana path of seeing
Commentary on the Mahayana path of seeing and an introduction to the Mahayana path of…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Mahayana grounds and paths
A review of the Mahayana grounds and paths, explanation of the meaning of ground and…
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The heart of the Buddhadharma
Talks addressing the most commonly asked questions about the essence of the Buddha's teachings, based…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: The five hindrances
An explanation of ill will, sensual desire, and doubt, three of the five hindrances to…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vow 25
An explanation of dullness and lethargy, and restlessness and regret, two of the five hindrances…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 22-24
The dangers of not trying to counteract laziness, spending too much time idly talking, and…
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 19-22
The misdeeds that obstruct the trainings in far-reaching fortitude and joyous effort. We have to…
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Zopa Herron Keep on going
The reasons and benefits of continuing the Vajrasattva practice even after the close of retreat.
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Karma with teachers and parents
Purifying heavy negative karma created in relation to our spiritual mentors and parents.
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Bodhisattva ethical restraints: Auxiliary vows 16-18
Precepts that involve helping others who are doing destructive actions, not responding to insults in…
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Karma with holy beings and teachers
Purifying harmful actions done in relation to the Triple Gem and spiritual mentors.
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