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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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Mind and Awareness

Wrong consciousness

Importance of hearing, thinking, and meditating to eliminate grasping at true existence to progress on…

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Essential Spiritual Advice

How to listen to the Dharma

What the right attitudes are when listening to the Dharma and questions that will set…

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A recovery medallion.
Working with Emotions

The 12 steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous

Practicing the 12 steps of Co-Dependents Anonymous with a Buddhist approach.

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Forgiveness

The true meaning of forgiveness

Clarifying the meaning of forgiveness and how it allows us to cultivate compassion in difficult…

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Mind and Awareness

Doubt

Teachings on the consciousness of the mind that triggers doubt.

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Working with Emotions

Conventional and ultimate recovery

Therapy, as in a 12-step program, can bring about conventional healing, while Dharma practice brings…

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