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Venerable Thubten Chodron Compassion and social engagement
How one can be fully engaged supporting a cause one believes in, yet keep a…
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A letter from a listener
A listener and student expresses his view on the current gun situation in America.
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Can a gun really protect you?
Can a gun kept at home protect one? Statistics and testimonies related to gun ownership.
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Faith leaders united against gun violence
A four-part series of talks based on shocking statistics and testimonies against gun violence in…
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Apperceptive direct perceiver
Description of that mind which is non-dual with the consciousness that sees the object.
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Tracy Simmons - Jan 10, 2013
Tracy Simmons A realistic and beneficial viewpoint
The story behind "Don't Believe Everything You Think" and how to incorporate the 37 practices…
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Analysis of sense perception versus thought
Importance of experiencing our sensations to understand what we truly feel but how we actually…
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Purification and emptiness
By complementing purification practice with the meditation on emptiness, we can work to eradicate our…
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The power of determination
Concluding the Vajrasattva practice with the determination not to repeat negative actions gives us the…
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The power of remedial action
Description of the different visualizations in the Vajrasattva practice that purify our negativities.
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Purifying through Vajrasattva
Under the guidance of Vajrasattva, we can begin to purify the non-virtues, afflictions, and broken…
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Incarcerated people